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Anatolian Pottery Tripod Jug, Yortan Culture, ca. 2700-2500 BC

Large burnished vessel of globular body standing on three pointed feet.

The beaked spout slightly flared on top. A strap handle between spout and rounded shoulder, a small loop handle on front.

This kind of pottery is known from Troy.

For a related example cf. lot no. 160 in: J.-D. Cahn. Kunstwerke der Antike, Sale Catalogue October 2002. Basel.

Spout and handles reattached, otherwise intact and fine.

H. 26.2 cm (10.3 in)

Swiss private collection

1350 USD