The White Pottery Jar from the Dilmun Civilization is an archaeological artifact crafted from pure reddish-white clay. It was discovered on Tarut Island in the Eastern Province. The lower part of the jar has a conical shape, narrowing at the base and widening toward the top. The upper section curves inward to form a narrow opening, topped by a tall neck that ends with an outwardly bent rim. Below the rim, it features a claw-like structure and a rounded, flattened base. The jar was used as part of tableware, crafted using a wheel-throwing technique, fired in an oxidizing atmosphere, and exhibits high durability. It is registered under number 1144 and displayed at the National Museum in Riyadh City. The jar was also featured in the Saudi Archeological Masterpieces Through the Ages Exhibition.
History of the jar
The pottery jar dates back to approximately 3000 BCE, a period associated with the Dilmun civilization.
Measurements of the jar
Height: Twenty-one cm.
Body diameter: Fourteen cm.
Base diameter: 6.7 cm.
The jar is part of the findings from archaeological surveys and excavations conducted by the antiquities and museums sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the past years, as well as the discoveries of Saudi archaeologists and scientific expeditions.
Significance of the pottery jar
The presence of this type of pottery indicates connections with the centers of the Jemdet Nasr civilization in Mesopotamia, where the high-necked conical shape was commonly used.
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