Canaanite Carinated Terracotta Bowl stonetools while simpler tombs contained fewer

while simpler tombs contained fewer

the remnants of its original fur still faintly visible

These sculptures served as vessels for the ancestor’s spirit and were consulted for guidance during major life events

with a pair of coiled spirals to the sides

Accession Number: 22

Canaanite Carinated Terracotta Bowl stonetools while simpler tombs contained fewerMiddle Bronze Age, c. 19001600 BC, Levant, Holy Land This finely sculpted off white terracotta bowl exemplifies the advanced pottery techniques of the Canaanite civilization. Featuring a globular body, round bottom, and sharply carinated shoulder, it transitions into a flaring rim, suggesting its likely use as a drinking vessel for wine. The wide opening with a slightly everted lip, combined with the vessels thin walls and interior radiating