Description

Ceramic Flask from the Iron Age I

The design of ancient ceramic flasks is unusual compared to other vessels from the time. An Iron Age clay flask was a traveler’s vessel. The flat, wide shape made it easy to carry against the body, while the two handles allowed the user to tie a rope to the flask and carry it from his shoulder or waist. Perhaps it was a flask similar to this that Samuel used to anoint Saul as the first king of Israel.

“Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on [Saul’s] head, and kissed him and said, ‘is it not because the Lord has anointed you commander over His inheritance?'” – 1 Samuel 10:1

This Iron Age clay flask is made of reddish clay. It features a round, flattened body and a narrow neck that flares slightly at the rim. Two handles connect the neck with the shoulder of the vessel.

Height: 6″ Inches / 15 CM.

Width: 4″ Inches / 10 CM.

Antiquities from the land of the Bible are great investments and teaching tools. They bring the Bible to life in a tangible way, connecting the stories of the Bible with real artifacts that illuminate the text.

Comes with a certificate of authenticity and all required documents for export approval.

Shipped direct from Jerusalem.

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.