Canaanite ceramic jug – Middle Bronze Age, Canaan (1900–1400 BC)

Careful examination under magnifying glass and raking light reveals functional morphology perfectly adapted to storage and pouring of liquids. The surface retains homogeneous archaeological patina with slight firing irregularities, ancient micro-wear and burial traces consistent with antiquity.

Not applicable for this ceramic object.

Not applicable for this ceramic object.

Flan and edge

The vessel presents a well-proportioned body with an opening facilitating daily use. The structure is stable and complete, without intrusive modern restoration.

Dimensions: approximately 125 × 80 mm. Material: ceramic. Technique: modeling and firing. Good general condition with consistent ancient wear.

Canaan designates a territory of the Levant that prospered during the Bronze Age, corresponding to current regions of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Israel. In the Middle Bronze period, Canaanite city-states experienced development marked by agriculture, craftsmanship and extensive trade networks.

This pitcher constitutes representative testimony of Canaanite material culture. An everyday object, it illustrates ordinary gestures of ancient life while reflecting the know-how of Levantine potters.

Provenance from old private Jerusalem collection formed between 1975 and 1990. Delivered with certificate of authenticity conforming to professional practices of the antiquities market.