Lot Essay
PUBLISHED:
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 181, pl. 209.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 181, pl. 209.
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CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
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A CYPRIOT BICHROME WARE WARRIOR FIGURE
CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
Of 'Snowman' type, holding a circular shield out to his side, with his head turned, his other hand raised up behind him, wearing conical helmet with cheekpiece, bearded, the lower body pierced at either side above the flaring 'skirt' for the attachment of moveable legs (now missing), with vivid red and black painted decoration, neck repaired
5 in. (12.8 cm.) high
CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
Of 'Snowman' type, holding a circular shield out to his side, with his head turned, his other hand raised up behind him, wearing conical helmet with cheekpiece, bearded, the lower body pierced at either side above the flaring 'skirt' for the attachment of moveable legs (now missing), with vivid red and black painted decoration, neck repaired
5 in. (12.8 cm.) high
Exhibited
The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 1985.
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