Phoenician Piriform Jug

A ceramic jug, pear-shaped with a trefoil mouth and a ribbed handle integrated into its design. Its surface is coated with a glossy red slip, and it is stored within an antique wooden crate.

Footnotes

This object exemplifies the high-quality tableware produced during its historical period, intended for use in the wealthiest homes.

It is accompanied by a letter from Rupert Chapman, the Curator of Levantine Antiquities in the Middle Eastern Department at the British Museum, dated March 4, 2013. In the letter, he confidently affirms, “there is no doubt in our minds that the piece is authentic and dates back to the eighth century B.C.”, “the piece you possess is of exceptional quality”, and “any museum would be delighted to add such a fine specimen to its collection”.