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Amlash/Luristan Terracotta Vessel in the Form of an Ibex - CK.0071
Origin: Central Asia
Circa: 1200
BC
to 700
BC
Dimensions:
7.375" (18.7cm) high
x 9" (22.9cm) wide
Collection: Near Eastern
Medium: Terracotta
Additional Information: Korea
£6,000.00
Location: Great Britain
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| Description |
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 Luristan and Elam.
This piece has been restored.
- (CK.0071)
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