Ceramic Jar Made of Yellow Pottery

The Ceramic Jar Made of Yellow Pottery was discovered in the ‏archaeological Qaryat al-Faw, one of the Saudi sites rich in antiquities. The site is located at the intersection of Wadi ad-Dawasir and Tuwaiq Mountains, southeast of Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate in Riyadh Province, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The ceramic jar is somewhat coarse in texture, with a flat base and a slightly elevated neck that extends from the jar’s walls and curves inward. It features an outward-flaring rim and the outer surface is coated with a green glaze that is intact and in good condition. Around the shoulder joint, three shallow-grooved lines encircle the jar vertically. Under the glaze, there is a ribbed pattern in dark green. The interior is coated with a dark yellow glaze, showing cracks in several areas.

Opening diameter: 12.5 cm.

Base diameter: 14.5 cm.

Height: 31.5 cm.

The ceramic jar dates back to the period between the third century BCE and the third century CE, and was used for storing liquids.

The ceramic jar is preserved in the Museum of the Department of Archaeology at King Saud University in Riyadh. It was previously selected, along with other historically significant archaeological discoveries from Saudi Arabia, to participate in the Saudi Archeological Masterpieces Through the Ages Exhibition. The exhibition was launched at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, in the summer of 2010 and included artifacts showcasing Saudi Arabia's heritage across various fields, including social, cultural, and economic aspects.

The discovery of the ceramic jar is among the results of archaeological surveys and excavations conducted by the antiquities and museums sector in Saudi Arabia. It is registered under number 173 F 2.

The design of this vessel, with its green glazing, indicates influence from styles prevalent in Mesopotamia during the Parthian period.