Red Pottery Jar From the Dilmun Civilization

The Red Pottery Jar From the Dilmun Civilization is an archaeological artifact discovered on ‏Tarut Island‏ in the ‏Eastern Province‏ of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It dates back approximately 3000 BCE and is crafted from coarse red clay mixed with white and black stone fragments. Its shape resembles a pear, featuring a tall neck positioned in the middle of the upper part, slightly widening toward the top and ending in an outwardly extending rim. The jar has a pointed base that seamlessly extends from its body.

The red pottery jar dates back to pre-Islamic times and was used for storing liquids. It is registered under number 1165 at the National Museum in the capital, Riyadh. The jar was selected to participate in the Saudi Archeological Masterpieces Through the Ages Exhibition, which is held in various countries worldwide.

This red pottery jar belongs to the Dilmun civilization period and is one of the results of the archaeological surveys and excavations conducted by the Antiquities and Museums Sector in Saudi Arabia over the past years. It is part of the discoveries made by Saudi archaeologists and scientific expeditions.

The presence of this pear-shaped pottery vessel with a pointed base indicates the influence from the Jemdet Nasr civilization in Mesopotamia. Its height is 20.5 cm, base diameter: 4.5 cm, rim diameter: 8.5 cm, body diameter: twelve cm, and thickness: seven mm.