Late Bronze Age Collection

Bronze sickle from the Late Bronze Age
3330251 Bronze sickle from the Late Bronze Age; (add.info.: Bronze sickle from the Late Bronze Age. Dated 12th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bowl, Late Bronze Age, about 1450-1200 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bowl, Late Bronze Age, about 1450-1200 BCE

Decorated Canaanite pottery from Gezer, Israel, 1500-1200 BC (pottery)
3287603 Decorated Canaanite pottery from Gezer, Israel, 1500-1200 BC (pottery) by Canaanite; Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, Jerusalem; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Detail, fresco on sarcophagus from Hagia Triada (fresco)
JB331106 Detail, fresco on sarcophagus from Hagia Triada (fresco) by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info)

Dish with a hunting scene, from Ras Shamra, Ugarit, c. 1250-1150 BC (gold)
XIR214114 Dish with a hunting scene, from Ras Shamra, Ugarit, c.1250-1150 BC (gold) by Phoenician; diam: 18.8 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Syrian, out of copyright

Detail, fresco on sarcophagus from Hagia Triada (photo)
JB331105 Detail, fresco on sarcophagus from Hagia Triada (photo) by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info)

The storm-god Baal with a thunderbolt, from Ugarit (Ras Shamra) c
XIR44259 The storm-god Baal with a thunderbolt, from Ugarit (Ras Shamra) c.1350-1250 BC (sandstone) by Assyrian School; height: 142 cm; Louvre, Paris

Sword of three parts barb, carps tongue shaped blade, from Palma del Rio (Cordoba)

Gold Dress-Fastener, Late Bronze Age, Irish, c1400BC-600 BC
Gold Dress-Fastener, Late Bronze Age, Irish, c1400-600 BC

Rock-cut tombs in Nea Paphos, 4th century BC
Rock-cut tombs in Nea Paphos, used from the late bronze age to Hellenistic times as burial places for rich traders, etc. Known locally as the Tombs of the Kings, 4th century BC

Statue of Idrimi, Late Bronze Age / Syrian, 16th century BC
Head of a statue of Idrimi, a king of Alalakh, Late Bronze Age/Syrian, 16th century BC. An inscription in Babylonian cuneiform script says that he was one of the sons of the royal house of Aleppo

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The Late Bronze Age, spanning from about 1450-1200 BCE, was a time of artistic and cultural flourishing. This period witnessed the creation of remarkable artifacts that provide us with glimpses into the past. One such artifact is a beautifully decorated bowl from this era. Crafted by an unknown creator, it showcases intricate designs that reflect the artistic sensibilities of the time. The bowl serves as a testament to the skill and craftsmanship possessed by ancient artisans. Another noteworthy piece is a piece of Canaanite pottery discovered in Gezer, Israel. Dating back to 1500-1200 BC, this pottery features exquisite decorations that depict scenes from everyday life during that period. It offers valuable insights into the customs and traditions prevalent at the time. A fascinating fresco on a sarcophagus found in Hagia Triada captivates viewers with its detailed portrayal of ancient life. The fresco captures moments frozen in time, allowing us to glimpse into religious rituals or social gatherings that were significant during those times. Gold also played an important role during this era, as seen in a dish depicting a hunting scene from Ras Shamra (Ugarit). This golden masterpiece showcases not only artistic excellence but also hints at societal values and interests related to hunting and nature. Religious beliefs are reflected in another fresco on a sarcophagus from Hagia Triada which depicts Baal, the storm-god holding his thunderbolt—an intriguing representation of divine power worshipped during Late Bronze Age Ugarit (Ras Shamra). Weapons were also crafted with great precision during this period; one example being a sword with three parts barb and carps tongue-shaped blade found in Palma del Rio (Cordoba). Such weapons would have been used for both defense and offense—a reminder of how warfare shaped societies even then. Moving away from weaponry, we encounter an exquisite gold dress-fastener dating back to c1400BC-600 BC, discovered in Ireland.