A Levantine Clay Pouring Vessel, ca. early second millennium BCE

This tall, buff-colored jug has a rounded globular body rising to a narrow cylindrical neck that flares gently to an everted rim. A long, angled spout projects from the upper shoulder, its small opening shaped for controlled pouring. The surface shows the characteristic warm tone and fine grit of Levantine terracotta of the Middle Bronze Age, with subtle wheel marks and light earthen deposits still visible across the body. Vessels of this type were used throughout the southern Levant for dispensing liquids such as oils, beer, or fermented beverages, and the elongated spout reflects a regional preference for steady, directed pouring. 

Medium: Terracotta

Dimensions: 8 inches (20.32 cm) x 5 1/2 inches (13.97 cm)

Condition: The pouring spout has a small chip at the tip, consistent with use and age. The body shows scattered surface wear, including light abrasions, a few small scuffs, and typical earthen/mineral deposits. Otherwise, the vessel is intact and in very good condition overall. 

Provenance: Private North Carolina collection, acquired from Michel Karawani, Beirut, Lebanon, on 23 June 1986, and accompanied by a copy of the Certificat de Garantie.

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