Ancient North-Western Iranian Grey Ware Goblet | Iron Age II | 9th Century BCE

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Formerly in the collection of Jack Guevrekian, Manhasset, New York, a noted New York numismatist and collector with a particular interest in Armenian coinage, antiquities, and ancient material. Guevrekian assembled an extensive collection over several decades, a significant portion of which was publicly offered as The Jack Guevrekian Collection by the Numismatic & Antiquarian Service Corporation of America in New York in 1977.

Subsequently held in a private New York City collection.

Later handled by the Howard S. Rose Gallery / Arte Primitivo in New York, a longstanding specialist gallery and auction house dealing in Pre-Columbian, Classical, Egyptian, Asian, and ethnographic antiquities and works of art. The gallery has conducted specialist auctions, exhibitions, and private sales from its New York premises.

Subsequently handled by Artemis Fine Arts / Artemis Gallery, a Colorado-based specialist in antiquities, ancient art, ethnographic material, and fine art that has been active in the field since 1993.

Then entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The 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 north-western Iranian grey ware handled goblet dating to Iron Age II, circa the 9th century BCE, based on its wheel-made construction, deep flaring conical bowl, large loop handle, raised pedestal foot, and grey fabric with dark surface. 

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Ancient North-Western Iranian Grey Ware Goblet | Iron Age II | 9th Century BCE

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: North-western Iran
Material: Wheel-made grey ware terracotta
Period: Iron Age II, circa 9th Century BCE

Description

This ancient north-western Iranian grey ware handled goblet dates to the Iron Age II, circa 9th century BCE.

Wheel-made from grey-firing clay, the vessel features a deep, flaring conical bowl raised upon a circular pedestal foot. A large loop handle springs directly from the rim, creating a distinctive profile characteristic of handled drinking vessels from the region.

The grey ceramic fabric retains a dark surface, with areas of earthy mineral deposition acquired through long-term burial. Its proportions and construction closely correspond with Iron Age pottery traditions documented in north-western Iran.

Based on its form, fabric, handle construction, and pedestal base, the vessel is attributed to north-western Iran during Iron Age II.

Features

  • Wheel-made terracotta construction
  • Deep flaring conical bowl
  • Large loop handle springing from the rim
  • Raised circular pedestal foot
  • Grey ceramic fabric with dark surface
  • Earthy archaeological mineral deposits
  • Substantially intact ancient form
  • Comparable to excavated pottery from Hasanlu

Cultural Significance

Grey ware pottery formed an important part of the ceramic traditions of ancient north-western Iran during the Iron Age. Handled goblets and pedestal vessels provide insight into drinking, serving, and domestic practices within communities of the region.

A comparable example is a goblet from Hasanlu, Period IV, now in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inventory no. 63.109.12, supporting the vessel’s attribution to north-western Iran and its 9th-century BCE dating.

Condition

Substantially intact ancient condition. There are chips to the rim near the handle, together with a short stable fissure on the lower body. Earthy mineral deposits and age-related surface wear are present throughout. Additional minor abrasions and irregularities are consistent with archaeological preservation.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 4 in
Diameter: 3 in

Age (Approximate)

2,800–2,900 years old

Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Jack Guevrekian, Manhasset, New York, a noted New York numismatist and collector with a particular interest in Armenian coinage, antiquities, and ancient material. Guevrekian assembled an extensive collection over several decades, a significant portion of which was publicly offered as The Jack Guevrekian Collection by the Numismatic & Antiquarian Service Corporation of America in New York in 1977.

Subsequently held in a private New York City collection.

Later handled by the Howard S. Rose Gallery / Arte Primitivo in New York, a longstanding specialist gallery and auction house dealing in Pre-Columbian, Classical, Egyptian, Asian, and ethnographic antiquities and works of art. The gallery has conducted specialist auctions, exhibitions, and private sales from its New York premises.

Subsequently handled by Artemis Fine Arts / Artemis Gallery, a Colorado-based specialist in antiquities, ancient art, ethnographic material, and fine art that has been active in the field since 1993.

Then entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The 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 north-western Iranian grey ware handled goblet dating to Iron Age II, circa the 9th century BCE, based on its wheel-made construction, deep flaring conical bowl, large loop handle, raised pedestal foot, and grey fabric with dark surface. 

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: North-western Iran
Material: Wheel-made grey ware terracotta
Period: Iron Age II, circa 9th Century BCE

Description

This ancient north-western Iranian grey ware handled goblet dates to the Iron Age II, circa 9th century BCE.

Wheel-made from grey-firing clay, the vessel features a deep, flaring conical bowl raised upon a circular pedestal foot. A large loop handle springs directly from the rim, creating a distinctive profile characteristic of handled drinking vessels from the region.

The grey ceramic fabric retains a dark surface, with areas of earthy mineral deposition acquired through long-term burial. Its proportions and construction closely correspond with Iron Age pottery traditions documented in north-western Iran.

Based on its form, fabric, handle construction, and pedestal base, the vessel is attributed to north-western Iran during Iron Age II.

Features

  • Wheel-made terracotta construction
  • Deep flaring conical bowl
  • Large loop handle springing from the rim
  • Raised circular pedestal foot
  • Grey ceramic fabric with dark surface
  • Earthy archaeological mineral deposits
  • Substantially intact ancient form
  • Comparable to excavated pottery from Hasanlu

Cultural Significance

Grey ware pottery formed an important part of the ceramic traditions of ancient north-western Iran during the Iron Age. Handled goblets and pedestal vessels provide insight into drinking, serving, and domestic practices within communities of the region.

A comparable example is a goblet from Hasanlu, Period IV, now in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inventory no. 63.109.12, supporting the vessel’s attribution to north-western Iran and its 9th-century BCE dating.

Condition

Substantially intact ancient condition. There are chips to the rim near the handle, together with a short stable fissure on the lower body. Earthy mineral deposits and age-related surface wear are present throughout. Additional minor abrasions and irregularities are consistent with archaeological preservation.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 4 in
Diameter: 3 in

Age (Approximate)

2,800–2,900 years old

Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Jack Guevrekian, Manhasset, New York, a noted New York numismatist and collector with a particular interest in Armenian coinage, antiquities, and ancient material. Guevrekian assembled an extensive collection over several decades, a significant portion of which was publicly offered as The Jack Guevrekian Collection by the Numismatic & Antiquarian Service Corporation of America in New York in 1977.

Subsequently held in a private New York City collection.

Later handled by the Howard S. Rose Gallery / Arte Primitivo in New York, a longstanding specialist gallery and auction house dealing in Pre-Columbian, Classical, Egyptian, Asian, and ethnographic antiquities and works of art. The gallery has conducted specialist auctions, exhibitions, and private sales from its New York premises.

Subsequently handled by Artemis Fine Arts / Artemis Gallery, a Colorado-based specialist in antiquities, ancient art, ethnographic material, and fine art that has been active in the field since 1993.

Then entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The 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 north-western Iranian grey ware handled goblet dating to Iron Age II, circa the 9th century BCE, based on its wheel-made construction, deep flaring conical bowl, large loop handle, raised pedestal foot, and grey fabric with dark surface. 

Learn More

Discover a related Iron Age greyware cup from Iran in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Explore our curated Collection of Ceramics, Pottery & Ancient Heritage Art

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