New Large HITTITE Wine Decanter and 2 Glasses Handmade from Avanos-Turkey
- With a robust ceramic body made from local clay.
- Has a round, bulbous shape with a narrow neck to help preserve the wine.
- With plenty of decorative elements featuring geometric patterns.
- A single curved handle and attached from the neck to the shoulder of the vessel
- Polished to a high shine
- Possible influences from neighboring cultures like Mesopotamia or Egypt in terms of decorative elements
The vessel is handcrafted by skilled potters from the region of Avanos in Turkey. Using techniques like coil building or wheel-throwing, and then fired in kilns. These vessels weren't just functional but also served as important status symbols and ritual objects in Hittite society.
Avanos, located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey, is renowned for its pottery tradition, with many skilled artisans and workshops producing handmade ceramic pieces. The unique volcanic landscape of Cappadocia, with its abundant clay resources and tufa rock formations, influenced the production techniques and possibly the coloration of these vessels, making them distinctive to this region.
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