12th-8th century BC. A terracotta globular jug with basal ring, trumpet-shaped neck with median fillet, everted and chamfered rim, strap handle to the shoulder, concentric red and black painted bands to each broad face, hatched fish to the shoulder. See Amiran, R., Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963, for discussion. 945 grams, 28.5cm (11 1/4"). Property of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; from collections formed since before 1970. [No Reserve]