{"product_id":"ancient-sasanian-ribbed-terracotta-jug-3rd-7th-century-ce","title":"Ancient Sasanian Ribbed Terracotta Jug | Ancient Persia | Detailed Provenance | Circa 3rd–7th Century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sasanian Empire, Ancient Persia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale buff terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sasanian Period, circa 3rd–7th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ancient \u003c\/span\u003eSasanian terracotta jug dates to approximately the 3rd–7th century CE and represents the ceramic traditions of the Sasanian world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheel-made from pale buff terracotta, the vessel has an ovoid body, recessed neck, broad flaring rim, and loop handle extending from the rim to the shoulder. Distinctive horizontal ribbing encircles the body, providing both visual rhythm and a characteristic decorative treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jug retains a substantial portion of its original form and displays mineral deposits, surface weathering, and age-related losses consistent with archaeological preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel-made construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale buff terracotta fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvoid body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecessed neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad flaring rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoop handle from rim to shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal ribbing around the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchaeological mineral deposits and surface wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sasanian Empire, which ruled much of ancient Persia and neighbouring regions from the 3rd to 7th centuries CE, developed a rich tradition of ceramic production alongside its better-known metalwork and architectural arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtilitarian pottery vessels such as this jug formed part of daily domestic life and reflect the practical ceramic traditions of the period. Its ribbed body, recessed neck, flaring rim, and handled form are consistent with Sasanian ceramic production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comparable\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSasanian jug from Ctesiphon is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inventory no. 32.150.87.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ancient condition overall. A\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003estable crack is present along the rim\u003cspan\u003e, with mineral deposits, scattered surface losses, abrasions, and age-related weathering throughout. The vessel remains substantially intact and retains its overall profile and ribbed decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge (Approximate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,400–1,800 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased in Tunisia in 1982 from M. Ayoub Antiquités, Tunis, Tunisia, and subsequently retained in the McMillan Collection, Minnesota, USA, for more than four decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is accompanied by its original McMillan Collection inventory card identifying the piece as a Roman natural clay pitcher from Tunisia and recording its acquisition in 1982. The inventory card includes an original period photograph of the vessel as it appeared within the collection in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional accompanying documentation includes the original M. Ayoub Antiquités business card from Tunis, original handwritten dealer notes relating to the object, the original McMillan Collection inventory records listing the vessel as Item No. 138, and collection archive materials documenting the vessel within the broader collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece was later examined by Luca Salvaggio, an Italian archaeologist and specialist in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern material. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma from the Italian Archaeological School at Athens (IASA) and is accredited for preventive archaeology by the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiC). Salvaggio identified the vessel as a Sasanian ribbed terracotta jug dating to circa the 3rd–7th century CE, based on its wheel-made pale buff fabric, ovoid body, recessed neck, broad flaring rim, loop handle, and horizontal ribbing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about the significance of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.historyhit.com\/the-marvel-of-north-africa-during-roman-times\/\" title=\"The Marvel of North Africa During Roman Times – History Hit\"\u003eRoman North Africa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and its role as one of the Roman Empire's leading centers of trade, agriculture, and ceramic production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/ceramics-pottery-ancient-heritage-art\/Ceramics-\u0026amp;-Pottery:-Ancient-Heritage-Art\" title=\"Explore Ancient Ceramics \u0026amp; Pottery at Relic \u0026amp; Rarity\"\u003eCollection of Ancient Ceramics \u0026amp; Pottery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54890440294722,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/Ancient-Roman-North-African-Ribbed-Terracotta-8466.png?v=1787443724","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/products\/ancient-sasanian-ribbed-terracotta-jug-3rd-7th-century-ce","provider":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}