Bronze Age Pottery

Bronze Age pottery (c. 3200–2500 B.C.) reflects some of the earliest developments in domestic craft and ceramic production. Across the Near East, communities shaped bowls, jugs and storage vessels by hand, often decorating them with simple incised or painted motifs. These pieces reveal everyday life, trade connections and regional styles. Surviving examples offer a rare glimpse into early household culture and long‑established ceramic traditions.

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WBAP 1733 — Bowl

A large biscuit‑coloured bowl with a line of incised dots beneath the rim for decoration. 3200–2500 B.C., Palestine. 181 mm diameter, 120 mm high.

Minor rim chipping and a larger chip on the base, but still a substantial and complete vessel.

£155.00

WBAP 1737 — Single‑Handled Jug

A red‑painted squat single‑handled jug. 3200–2500 B.C., Palestine. 97 mm high.

£80.00

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All Bronze Age pottery is selected for quality, authenticity and historical interest. New pieces are added regularly, so collectors may wish to revisit this section often.