Near East, Holy Land, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A fabulous ensemble of four pottery vessels from the ancient Holy Land. Formed from red clay, the largest jar exhibits a voluminous body, a slender, cylindrical neck, and a wide, flared rim, all sitting upon a narrow, circular foot. A lovely bifurcated handle connects the neck to the round shoulder. The second largest vessel displays a form identical to the largest, but is coated in creamy hues of beige. Boasting a deep shade of maroon, the third vessel sits upon a petite, annular foot and features thin walls that dramatically rise to a bulbous body, a round shoulder, a corseted, tubular neck, and a rolled rim. A lovely loop handle of cylindrical form connects the base of the neck to the shoulder. Saving the best of last, the smallest of the ancient vessels showcases a lustrous gold-hued glaze that shimmers in the sunlight, creating a stunning rainbow iridescence. This fabulous dish presents an apple-form body, an elongated, tubular neck, and a flared rim, all supported by a flat foot. A strap handle with a concave mid-rib connects the neck to the steeply-sloped shoulder. Size of largest: 9.5" in diameter x 13.125" H (24.1 cm x 33.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Chips to rim and foot of largest. Maroon jar is repaired from several pieces with restoration over break lines and to rim. Smallest has repairs and restoration to rim and top part of neck, as well as stable hairline fissure to base. All have expected nicks, scratches, and abrasions commensurate with age. Otherwise, all are very nice with lovely earthen deposits and beautiful craquelure.