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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.2259
Origin: Israel
Circa: 1500
BC
to 1250
BC
Collection: Biblical
Medium: Terracotta
$2,800.00
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 were suspended from the shoulder to refresh the traveler on long journeys. 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 ago.
- (PF.2259)
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