Vase (1960 - 1970)

Name/Title

Vase (1960 - 1970)

Entry/Object ID

2021.001

Tags

On View

Description

This vase was acquired in Petra by the donor before the war of June 1967, al Naksa and incorporates traditional pottery techniques of the region. The Nabataeans are a distinct civilization and political entity that flourished between the fourth and second centuries BC, settling first in Petra and subsequently expanding their territory throughout the Levant. When Nabatean culture flourished, they became known for their ceramics and pottery. Nabataean wares take many forms, and can be classified by their thickness, rim shape, bases, and decor. Nabateans are known for finely-potted painted ceramics, sculpture and architecture and are most well known for the archaeological sites in Petra, specifically monuments such as al-Khazneh and al-Deir.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Maker Once Known

Date made

circa 1960 - circa 1970

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Historical Region

Palestine (Historic)

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Material

Glazed ceramic

General Notes

Note

Courtesy Nidal and Melissa Jarrard-Mahayni Collection