The Kingdom of Urartu, an ancient civilization of Eastern Anatolia, reached its greatest power during the 9th century BC, ruling a vast territory stretching from the Caspian region to Malatya. With its capital at Tushpa (Van), Urartu’s northern borders extended as far as Erzurum and Erzincan, while its southern reach approached Mosul and Aleppo. Until the 8th century BC, Urartu stood among the major powers of the Ancient Near East. Weakened by Cimmerian and Scythian raids, the kingdom gradually retreated into mountainous regions and ultimately came to an end around 600 BC, following the changing political landscape and the rise of the Medes in Anatolia.
Surviving inscriptions reveal that Urartian kings commissioned impressive fortresses, palaces, and water canals in Tushpa and other cities. Excavations have uncovered metalwork, vessels, stone objects, ceramics, and many other artifacts—evidence of Urartu’s advanced level of architecture, artistry, and technology.
The Urartian Sarcophagus Vase was inspired by a Urartian sarcophagus dated to the 7th century BC, exhibited at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. The vase depicts a scene of encounter between two of Urartu’s most significant deities: Haldi and Teisheba.
Crafted from handmade cream opal glass, the Urartian Sarcophagus Vase features raised relief patterns that are entirely hand-decorated using gold gilding and antique-effect paints, reflecting exceptional artisanal craftsmanship and a timeless archaeological narrative.
Urartian Sarcophagus Relief Vase
Diameter: 19 cm
Height: 30,5 cm
Limited Edition
%100 Handmade
Cleaning Suggestion: Wipe with a dry clothMade in Turkey
