The body of the figure is essentially a rectangular block with broad,curved indentations to delineate legs and a 'saddle-like' effect on the back. From a high  More »

The body of the figure is essentially a rectangular block with broad,curved indentations to delineate legs and a 'saddle-like' effect on the back. From a high “collar,” the head extends in a solid form ending in a flattened snout,where a single incised line is drawn across the center to indicate a mouth. Bulging eyes are set within diamond shaped, nestled between a simple sloping ridge of the nose. The entire animal is decorated in punched holes or circles covering the entire body, with the exception of the back area. A stubby tail completes the zoomorphic appearance, which is like many animals in one, but unlike any that are known-- except in the imagination. - (PF.3611)Iron Age Terracotta Zoomorphic Sculpture - PF.3611Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1200 BC to 800 BCDimensions: 10" (25.4cm) high x 4.25" (10.8cm) wide Catalogue: V20Collection: Near Eastern Style: Iron Age Medium: Terracotta   « Less

The Amlash culture is known almost exclusively through the archaeological material that has emerged in recent decades. We know little about the people themselves, other than  More »

The Amlash culture is known almost exclusively through the archaeological material that has emerged in recent decades. We know little about the people themselves, other than the fact that they were highly skilled artists and artisans. Otherwise, it appears that this ancient culture once inhabited the mountainous regions bordering the Caspian Sea in the north of modern day Iran. According to the archaeological record, their culture appeared to reach its plateau during the 9th and 8th Centuries B.C. Although we are uncertain whether the population was native to the land or migrated from border regions, the subject matter of their art and pottery, which characteristically include themes relating to nature, is clearly linked to the art of their contemporary neighbors including the cultures of Luristanand Elam.Amlash Terracotta Rhyton - X.0352Origin: Central Asia Circa: 900 BC to 800 BCDimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) high x 5.25" (13.3cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Amlash Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Ziwiye Glazed Terracotta Jar - LO.522Origin: Central Asia Circa: 8 th Century BC to 7 th Century BCDimensions: 4" (10.2cm) high Collection:Near Eastern Style:Ziwiye Medium:  More »

Ziwiye Glazed Terracotta Jar - LO.522Origin: Central Asia Circa: 8 th Century BC to 7 th Century BCDimensions: 4" (10.2cm) high Collection:Near Eastern Style:Ziwiye Medium: Glazed Terracotta   « Less

Ziwiye Glazed Terracotta Jar - LO.522Origin: Central Asia Circa: 8 th Century BC to 7 th Century BCDimensions: 4\" (10.2cm) high Collection:Near Eastern Style:Ziwiye Medium:  More »

Ziwiye Glazed Terracotta Jar - LO.522Origin: Central Asia Circa: 8 th Century BC to 7 th Century BCDimensions: 4\" (10.2cm) high Collection:Near Eastern Style:Ziwiye Medium: Glazed Terracotta   « Less

Iron age Seal - OF.032Origin: Central Asia Circa: 900 BC to 700 BCDimensions: 1.9" (4.8cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Style: Iron Age

Iron age Seal - OF.032Origin: Central Asia Circa: 900 BC to 700 BCDimensions: 1.9" (4.8cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Style: Iron Age   « Less

Iron Age Terracotta Jug-DK.092Origin:Central Asia Circa:1200BCto800BCDimensions: 6.5" (16.5cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Style:Amlash Medium:Terracotta Condition: Fine

Iron Age Terracotta Jug-DK.092Origin:Central Asia Circa:1200BCto800BCDimensions: 6.5" (16.5cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Style:Amlash Medium:Terracotta Condition: Fine   « Less

Terracotta Rhyton with Zoomorphic Spout - SF.194Origin: Central Asia Circa: 900 BC to 700 BCDimensions: 8.25" (21.0cm) high x 4.75" (12.1cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern  More »

Terracotta Rhyton with Zoomorphic Spout - SF.194Origin: Central Asia Circa: 900 BC to 700 BCDimensions: 8.25" (21.0cm) high x 4.75" (12.1cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Elamite Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Pottery Vessel - RP.027Origin: Central Asia Circa: 900 BC to 700 BCDimensions: 3.5" (8.9cm) high Collection: Near East Medium: Terracotta

Pottery Vessel - RP.027Origin: Central Asia Circa: 900 BC to 700 BCDimensions: 3.5" (8.9cm) high Collection: Near East Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Ritual Chalice - RP.061Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1200 BC to 900 BCDimensions:15" (38.1cm) high x 10" (25.4cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Medium: Terracotta

Ritual Chalice - RP.061Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1200 BC to 900 BCDimensions:15" (38.1cm) high x 10" (25.4cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Central Asia Circa: 300 BC to 100 BC Dimensions: 9.75" (24.8cm) high x 5.75" (14.6cm) wide Collection: Classical Antiquities Style: Hellenistic

Origin: Central Asia Circa: 300 BC to 100 BC Dimensions: 9.75" (24.8cm) high x 5.75" (14.6cm) wide Collection: Classical Antiquities Style: Hellenistic   « Less