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Urartuian situla, c. 9th century BC (silver)
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Urartuian situla, c. 9th century BC (silver)
6340513 Urartuian situla, c.9th century BC (silver) by Iron Age (9th Century BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cylindrical in form with slightly concave sides, with rolled rim and relief rib below, a stamped horse head facing in profile to the right beneath one handle, two attachment loops on the rim for the handle, the handle terminals looped back on themselves, modelled as griffin heads.
Situlae, such as this one, were used for ceremonial purposes throughout the Ancient Near East and can be seen in numerous pictorial representations. The largest group of these vessels come from Urartu. Rivka Merhav, op.cit. suggests that this situla can be dated to the reign of Ispuini (830-810 B.C.) because of the similarity of the griffin-bird handle terminals to other inscribed examples from this period.); Photo eChristies Images; Israeli, out of copyright
Media ID 22774226
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Armenian Artefact Artifact Bucket Cylindrical Handle Iron Age Prehistoric Silver Silverware Situla Urartu
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This print showcases an exquisite Urartuian situla, dating back to the 9th century BC. Crafted from silver during the Iron Age, this cylindrical vessel features slightly concave sides and a rolled rim with a relief rib below. One of its most striking elements is a stamped horse head facing in profile to the right, positioned beneath one of the handles. Used for ceremonial purposes throughout the Ancient Near East, situlae like this one can be found depicted in numerous pictorial representations. The largest collection of these vessels originates from Urartu, an ancient kingdom located in present-day Armenia. Notably, Rivka Merhav suggests that this particular situla can be attributed to the reign of Ispuini (830-810 B. C. ) due to its resemblance to other inscribed examples from that period. The handle terminals are intricately modeled as griffin heads and looped back on themselves. The photograph beautifully captures both the intricate details and historical significance of this artifact. It serves as a testament to ancient craftsmanship and provides us with valuable insights into the rich cultural heritage of Urartu and its metalwork traditions.
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