{"product_id":"ancient-iron-age-ii-pottery-juglet-biblical-era-oil-flask-w-linear-decoration","title":"Ancient Iron Age II Pottery Juglet - Biblical Era Oil Flask w\/ Linear Decoration","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAncient Iron Age II Pottery Juglet - Biblical Era Oil Flask w\/ Linear Decoration\u003cbr\u003e ​Item Specifics:\u003cbr\u003e ​Material: Terracotta\u003cbr\u003e ​Era: Iron Age II (c. 8th–7th Century BCE)\u003cbr\u003e ​Origin: Levant \/ Holy Land\u003cbr\u003e ​Style: Local Judean \/ Transjordanian\u003cbr\u003e ​Features: Bifid Handle, Light Linear Decoration\u003cbr\u003e ​Condition: Intact \/ Very Good\u003cbr\u003e ​Item Description:\u003cbr\u003e ​Up for auction\/sale is a fine example of an ancient Levantine pottery juglet, dating to the Iron Age II (the Biblical era of the First Temple). This vessel was designed for holding high-value liquids such as olive oil or perfumed balsams.\u003cbr\u003e ​Detailed Features:\u003cbr\u003e ​Craftsmanship: A globular body leading to a narrow neck and an everted rim. It features a hand-applied bifid (double-strand) handle, a classic diagnostic trait for pottery of this region and period.\u003cbr\u003e ​Decoration: The body is decorated with subtle, light-painted horizontal lines. This minimalist linear style was common in local workshops throughout the Southern Levant.\u003cbr\u003e ​Patina: The surface displays a beautiful, authentic \"desert patina\" with light mineral encrustations and traces of the original clay slip.\u003cbr\u003e ​Base: Terminating in a small, rounded \"button\" base.\u003cbr\u003e ​Condition Report:\u003cbr\u003e The juglet is intact and structurally sound. No repairs or restorations. There is expected surface weathering and minor earthen deposits consistent with archaeological find-sites.\u003cbr\u003e ​Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Ex Los Angeles Estate auction, acquired from a private CA. collection. The piece was purchased from a Beverly Hills, CA. Gallery. The base features a collector’s inventory sticker (\"AB.244\").\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52481761673513,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c52a4211-94f7-4e2e-86c1-2f9fdb9c8cd4.jpg?v=1769098309","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/ancient-iron-age-ii-pottery-juglet-biblical-era-oil-flask-w-linear-decoration","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}