Ancient Iron Age II Pottery Juglet - Biblical Era Oil Flask w/ Linear Decoration
​Item Specifics:
​Material: Terracotta
​Era: Iron Age II (c. 8th–7th Century BCE)
​Origin: Levant / Holy Land
​Style: Local Judean / Transjordanian
​Features: Bifid Handle, Light Linear Decoration
​Condition: Intact / Very Good
​Item Description:
​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.
​Detailed Features:
​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.
​Decoration: The body is decorated with subtle, light-painted horizontal lines. This minimalist linear style was common in local workshops throughout the Southern Levant.
​Patina: The surface displays a beautiful, authentic "desert patina" with light mineral encrustations and traces of the original clay slip.
​Base: Terminating in a small, rounded "button" base.
​Condition Report:
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.
​Provenance:
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").