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LOT 67:
Iron Age chalice
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Prix de départ:
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90
Prix estimé :
€200 - €250
Commission de la maison de ventes: 8%
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Iron Age chalice
ITEM: Chalice
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Iron Age
PERIOD: 1st millenium B.C
DIMENSIONS: 175 mm x 190 mm
CONDITION: Good condition, foot repaired
PROVENANCE: Ex Jerusalem private collection, acquired between 1975 – 1990.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Iron Age pottery chalices found in the Holy Land provide valuable insights into the religious and cultural practices of ancient civilizations in the region. Dating back to the Iron Age, which roughly spans from around 1200 BCE to 500 BCE, these chalices were used in ritualistic contexts, often associated with offerings and ceremonies. Their design and decoration vary across different archaeological sites, reflecting the diversity of cultures and religious beliefs present in the Holy Land during this period.
One notable aspect of Iron Age pottery chalices is their craftsmanship, showcasing the skill and artistry of ancient potters. These chalices were typically handcrafted using local clay, then fired in kilns to harden them. Decorative elements such as geometric patterns, incisions, and painted motifs adorn many of these vessels, illustrating the symbolic significance attributed to them by their creators and users. Some chalices also feature inscriptions or symbols associated with deities or religious practices of the time, providing clues to the spiritual beliefs of ancient societies.
Archaeological excavations have uncovered Iron Age pottery chalices in various contexts, including within burial sites, temples, and domestic dwellings. Their presence in burial contexts suggests that they may have been used in funerary rituals, possibly as offerings to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. In temples and domestic settings, these chalices likely played roles in religious ceremonies, feasting, or other communal activities.
| Measurement: | 17.5 x 25852 cm |
| Depth: | 19 cm |
