Description The Bell Beaker culture (or, in short, Beaker culture) is an archaeological culture named after the inverted-bell beaker drinking vessel used at the very beginning of the European Bronze Age. Arising from around 2800 BC, it lasted in Britain until as late as 1800 BC but in continental Europe only until 2300 BC, when it was succeeded by the Unetice culture. The culture was widely …
The Neolithic British Isles refers to the period of British, Irish and Manx history that spanned from c. 4000 to c. 2,500 BCE. The final part of the Stone Age in the British Isles, it was a part of the greater Neolithic, or “New Stone Age“, across Europe. Humans first settled down and began farming. …
Description Ca. 1200 BCE, Very nice example of a Bronze Age Holy Lands Terracotta storing jar with squat body, raised rim and wide opening. Size: L: 159mm / W: 153mm Weight: 505g Bronze Age The Bronze Age is a prehistoric period that was characterised by the use of bronze, in some areas proto-writing, and other early features of urban civilisation. The Bronze …
Description Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel Circa 2500-2000 BC An Indus Valley drinking or storage vessel, potted in terracotta. The vessel features a flat base, globular body, short neck and a slightly flaring rim. Dark pigmentation decorates the surface of the body and neck. Traces of earthly encrustations to the surface, some chips to the rim. …