Description
A finely formed Canaanite ceramic spouted bowl, distinguished by its broad rounded body and prominent tubular pouring spout projecting upward from one side. The vessel is fashioned from warm buff to reddish-brown clay and rests on a gently rounded base.
The upper portion of the body is decorated with painted reddish-brown linear ornament, arranged in closely spaced diagonal bands forming alternating geometric panels. A series of horizontal painted lines encircles the vessel below the decorated zone, visually separating the ornamented shoulder from the undecorated lower body. The surviving decoration, though naturally worn with age, remains remarkably legible and gives the vessel a strong geometric character.
The elongated spout rises obliquely from the shoulder and terminates in an expanded, slightly flaring mouth, allowing liquids to be poured in a controlled manner. Such specialized pouring vessels formed part of the ceramic repertoire of the Bronze Age southern Levant, where spouted forms could serve practical functions associated with the preparation, serving, or pouring of liquids. Depending upon archaeological context, comparable vessels may also have had ceremonial or funerary associations.
An attractive and unusually expressive example of Canaanite ceramic production, combining a functional pouring form with the geometric painted decoration characteristic of the ancient Levantine pottery tradition.
REFERENCE #
KB_PT_2901
CIVILIZATION
Early Bronze Age, 3500 B.C.E. – 3000 B.C.E.
SIZE
L. 18 cm
CONDITION
The surface displays age-consistent wear, mineral accretions, abrasions, and areas of fading to the painted decoration, while preserving the vessel’s distinctive profile and much of its original painted scheme.
PRICE
Price available upon request
Frequently Asked Questions
The bowl originates from the Early Bronze Age, specifically dated between 3500 B.C.E. and 3000 B.C.E., reflecting the craftsmanship of the Canaanite civilization during that period.
This bowl features a wide body with a single large spout protruding at a 45-degree angle from halfway up the body. It has a tapered body ending in a flattened base and a large, unembellished mouth. The upper half is decorated with monochrome paint in parallel lines intersecting in diagonal planes.
The bowl measures 18 centimeters in length, making it a moderately sized artifact from the Early Bronze Age.
The bowl has been repaired, indicating that it may have sustained damage over time but has been restored to preserve its form and appearance.
The price for the bowl is not listed publicly and is available only upon request, suggesting it may be a valuable or rare artifact.
The bowl is decorated with monochrome paint applied to the upper half of the body, featuring parallel lines that intersect in diagonal planes, which is characteristic of the artistic style of the period.
