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$165.00
Resembling a poppy seed head, the vessel is characteristic of ancient juglets identified as "bilbils”, or a similar form used for storage and serving. The name is likely onomatopoeically derived from the sound of liquid pouring out of the distinctive bulbous-body and slender neck. A single gracefully curved handle extends from the rim to the shoulder of the vessel.
Such items were historically significant, often used for transporting and storing valuable commodities across the ancient world. Embodying centuries-old tradition and craftsmanship, this piece serves as a tangible link to ancient trade, daily life, and the enduring heritage of ceramic artistry.
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~ 3 lbs