POTTERY. Iranian Plateau. circa 3,000-2,000 BCE.

Electronic Auction 618
Lot: 1137. Estimated: $ 750

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Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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POTTERY. Iranian Plateau. circa 3,000-2,000 BCE. Terracotta. (14 cm tall x 16 cm diameter). A large pitcher with a strong, well worked clay body,, scalloped rim, and single handle. A modeled bird head element rises centrally at the rim. Exterior is decorated with a bold black painted series of geometric designs. Black paint also present along the interior of the lip. Minor spot inclusions in the fabric, but over all a distinguished, ceremonial piece of high status regional production with deep significance. Paint/glaze almost complete. Minor chipping and loss on lower portion of bowl, otherwise as made.

From the St. Croix Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 16:18:40 ET.

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