Description

Bactrian Pouring Cup

A nice cup with a flared walls, a spout and two ring handles. Brown and cream decoration over buff terracotta. The cup has minor chipping to the rim and spout and measures 58mm (2-1/2in) tall and 100mm (4in) in diameter.

The Bactrian Pouring Cup, made between 2200 and 1700 BCE in what is now Afghanistan and Central Asia, was likely used in ceremonies to pour liquids as offerings. It usually has a round body with a narrow spout for easy pouring. Made from stone or metal, the cup shows the skill of Bactrian craftsmen and the influence of nearby cultures through trade. It gives us a glimpse into the early religious and artistic traditions of this ancient civilization.

ex: old NYC Collection

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