Ancient Amlash Tripod Pot, 1st Millennium BC

A rare and well-preserved tripod vessel from ancient Amlash, northwestern Iran, dating to the early 1st millennium BCE. This handmade terracotta pot features a globular body, short flaring neck, incised rim decoration, and three elegantly curved tripod legs. Small applied lug handles accent the shoulder. Typical of the Amlash culture, such vessels were likely used in domestic or ritual contexts. The piece displays an attractive light-red slip with surface encrustations and mineral deposits from long burial. Height 16cm.