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Late Bronze Age Vessels : Late Bronze Age Terracotta Pilgrim's Flask
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Late Bronze Age Terracotta Pilgrim's Flask - PF.2022
Origin: Hebron, Israel
Circa: 1500
BC
to 1250
BC
Collection: Biblical
Medium: Terracotta
$4,000.00
Location: United States
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In the Holy Land, where wells are scarce and far
between, the water flask was part of every
traveler's equipment. With a flattened circular
body and handles through which a cord could be
passed, such flasks could be suspended from the
shoulder to refresh the traveler on long journey.
In Samuel, the story is told of how David found
king Saul sleeping in a cave. Though Saul was
pursuing him with evil intent, David refused to
harm the king. Instead, to demonstrate his
mercy, David took only Saul's spear and the
water flask near the king's head. That flask no
doubt closely resembled this graceful one. As we
hold this vessel in our hands today, we cannot
help but wonder who drank from it so long.
- (PF.2022)
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