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PUBLISHED:
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 69, pl. 113.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 69, pl. 113.
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CYPRO-GEOMETRIC, CIRCA 850-750 B.C.
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A CYPRIOT WHEELMADE WHITE PAINTED WARE AMPHORA
CYPRO-GEOMETRIC, CIRCA 850-750 B.C.
With two vertically attached strap handles, decorated with horizontal bands around the body, groups of diagonal lines on shoulder and crossed panels separated by lines of zigzag on neck, groups of rays on the everted rim, zigzag down the handles, on flaring foot, repair with restoration
17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm.) high
CYPRO-GEOMETRIC, CIRCA 850-750 B.C.
With two vertically attached strap handles, decorated with horizontal bands around the body, groups of diagonal lines on shoulder and crossed panels separated by lines of zigzag on neck, groups of rays on the everted rim, zigzag down the handles, on flaring foot, repair with restoration
17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm.) high
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