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Iron Age Pottery Urn Hebron, Israel 930B.C.

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Iron Age Pottery Urn Hebron, Israel 930B.C.
<B>An Israeli Iron Age Terracotta Ovoid Jar (Amphora)<BR><BR></B></I>Hebron, Israel<BR>Circa 930 B. C.<BR>Ceramic<BR>28 inches high x 15 inches wide <BR> <BR>The handleless and footless vessel of light, orchre-beige color and with rough surface; originally used to store oils, this type of footless amphora was stood on, or dug into, a sand floor and leaned against adjacent vessels; now mounted in a later three-legged display ring-stand.<BR>This amphora has a rich surface patina due to its subterranean burial for several millennia.<BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>Rudi South, Dallas (1987)<BR><B><BR><BR></B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Normal signs of wear as appropriate with age. (20th century stand broken)<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)