Lot 191: AN UMAYYAD MONOCHROME POTTERY EWER SYRIA OR MESOPOTAMIA, 8TH - 9TH CENTURY

This earthenware ewer, dating from the Umayyad period, is covered in a deep green lead glaze. The vessel features a globular ovoid body supported by a flared, pedestal-style foot. Its narrow, cylindrical neck is accented with horizontal moulded ribbing. A tall, sharply angled beak spout rises from the rim, and a vertical strap handle connects the upper neck to the shoulder. The decorative programme includes a horizontal band of impressed teardrop or petal-like motifs encircling the shoulder, flanked by raised lines. Further horizontal bands are incised around the lower portion of the body.

Height: 33.5 cm.