Pontifical Gregorian University · Biblical Institute

Teleilat Ghassul collection

Platters, bowls, cups and storage jars

Along the far wall of the Museum, right below the large reproduction of the Ghassul star painting, the two large showcases (G6 and G7) offer a selection of the different types of vessels from the site of Ghassul.

The showcase on the right-hand side contains the different types of platters and bowls. The grid allows you to identify the material by shelf and position.

Contents of the showcase

  • Shelf 1: A. Platter and pedestal bowl · B. Large bowls with eyelet handles · C. Deep bowl with loop handles
  • Shelf 2: A. Platter and deep bowl · B. Bowls and cups · C. Basin
  • Shelf 3: A. Cups and small bowls · B. Cups and medium bowls · C. Basin and platter
  • Shelf 4: A. Large long-necked storage jar with loop and eyelet handles · B. Hole-mouth storage jar · C. Large long-necked jar with loop and eyelet handles
Accession
G7
Period
Chalcolithic
Material
Pottery
Findspot
Teleilat Ghassul (Jordan Valley, north of the Dead Sea)
Teleilat Ghassul excavations
1929–38, 1959–60
On display
Main hall, far wall, on the right