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Philistine Bichrome ware

The Philistine Bichrome ware are characterized by a red slip and horizontal stripes decorations, often with spiral decoration between them. Another typical decoration is a drawing of a bird. The Philistine Bichrome can be found throughout the southern Levant, however it is most typical to the area of Philistia. 

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Philistine handle-less jug
Often found in cultic context
Red slip
Ring base
Height: 35 cm







'Basket handle' jug
Red slip 
Ring base
Height: 30 cm









Pilgrim's flask
Circular line decoration
Height: 25 cm









 


Small pilgrim's flask with cup
Often found in cultic contexts
Red-brown band decoration
Height: 20 cm










'Basket handle' jug
Red slip with dark red horizontal stripes decoration
Ring base
Height: 30 cm














'Bell shape' krater
Red slip, horizontal line and spirals decoration
Ring base
Diameter:  35 cm


 

Pilgrim's flask
Star like band decorations
Height: 25 cm