Lot Essay
PUBLISHED
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 213, pl. 241.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 213, pl. 241.
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CYPRO-CLASSICAL OR HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 5TH-1ST CENTURY B.C.
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A FINE CYPRIOT PLAIN WHITE WARE PIG RATTLE WITH RED SLIP
CYPRO-CLASSICAL OR HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 5TH-1ST CENTURY B.C.
With short trumpet-shaped snout, pierced circular eyes and large ears, the upper part of the body decorated with red slip, hatching over the back to indicate bristles, with central crest of hair between the ears and on the lower back, short tail below, the hollow interior with rattle
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) long
CYPRO-CLASSICAL OR HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 5TH-1ST CENTURY B.C.
With short trumpet-shaped snout, pierced circular eyes and large ears, the upper part of the body decorated with red slip, hatching over the back to indicate bristles, with central crest of hair between the ears and on the lower back, short tail below, the hollow interior with rattle
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Formerly in the Lawrence-Cesnola collection, a collection label on the base.
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