Syro-Hittite Anthropomorphic Vessel

Culture: Levant

Period: Early 2nd millennium B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 10 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 6366

Provenance: Private collection Shlomo Moussaieff (1925-2015), Israel. Acquired between 1948 and 2000.

Condition: Intact

Description: Particularly charming, anthropomorphic terracotta vessel in the shape of a stylized man who holds with both hands his genitals, which also serve as a spout. The bulbous body of the vessel stands on three slightly angled legs. Applied rings with a punched center, which are attached under the armpits, indicate the nipples. The head is formed by the set off rim with a smooth outside.