Ancient Storage Jar from the Late Bronze Period Exodus Period

$1,800.00

Late bronze age 1550 – 1200 BC oil and wine storage jar.

  • Commercial Jar.
  • Two handled with point base.
  • Height: 16.5″ – width 13″.
  • Certificate of authenticity.
  • Includes a nice presentation stand.

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Late bronze age 1550 – 1200 BC storage jar.

The Late bronze period is known for the development of trade in the ancient near east.

This period marks the beginning of the growth for the international Canaanite commercial trade.

This jar was made intentionally for trade.

Late bronze period is considered to be the period of Exodus and the books of Judges and Joshua.

Ancient jars such as this usually contained precious liquids such as oil or wine.

Which influence known commercial trade in industrial scale, goods were transported with ships between regions.
This Jar with two handles easier to carry along with this elongated body shape.

Zak’s Antiquities is the website of Zak’s fine art and antiquities located on the Christian Quarter road in Jerusalem’s Old City. The shop began in 1964 and has remained as a family owned and operated business till this day. For the past 50 years Zak’s Antiquities has sold ancient coins, antiquities and art authentic to Israel and Jerusalem.

Additional information

Weight 3 kg