Cult Vessel from the Holy Land

Culture: Israel/Jerusalem

Period: around 800 B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 11 cm x 11 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 6032

Provenance: Private collection New York, USA.

Condition: Light encrustations, but unbroken and intact.

Description: Three-legged cult vessel, tripod, with perforated round body, humanist characteristics to the feet. Vessels like this were found in Jerusalem. Their function is still under discussion, most probably they were used during religious ceremonies or as votive gifts.