Lot Essay
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The Art of Ancient Cyprus, pp. 177-178, pl. 204.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, pp. 177-178, pl. 204.
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CYPRO-ARCHAIC, CIRCA 600-480 B.C.
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TWO CYPRIOT BICHROME WARE FIGURES WITH HEAVY PENDANT NECKLACES
CYPRO-ARCHAIC, CIRCA 600-480 B.C.
Of 'Snowman' type, with cylindrical bodies and flaring bases, one with hair showing from under a broad headdress, wearing applied neck-band and necklace, the right arm held towards the chest, the left down by side, faint traces of paint; the other with flaring hair style, wearing a broad detailed neck-band and necklace, holding a bowl to the chest in left hand, remains of painted decoration, both with restoration
7½ in. (19 cm.) and 6 7/8 in. (17.6 cm.) high respectively (2)
CYPRO-ARCHAIC, CIRCA 600-480 B.C.
Of 'Snowman' type, with cylindrical bodies and flaring bases, one with hair showing from under a broad headdress, wearing applied neck-band and necklace, the right arm held towards the chest, the left down by side, faint traces of paint; the other with flaring hair style, wearing a broad detailed neck-band and necklace, holding a bowl to the chest in left hand, remains of painted decoration, both with restoration
7½ in. (19 cm.) and 6 7/8 in. (17.6 cm.) high respectively (2)
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