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A LARGE CYPRIOT BICHROME WARE SQUAT JAR
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A LARGE CYPRIOT BICHROME WARE SQUAT JAR

CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 750-475 B.C.

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A LARGE CYPRIOT BICHROME WARE SQUAT JAR
CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 750-475 B.C.
The biconical body with flattened rim, twin vertical loop handles on the shoulder, with a decorative frieze of multi-linear hooked stems between, red painted lower body with lines in reserve above, the rim with double frieze of triangles
9 7/8 in. (25.2 cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

PUBLISHED:
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, pp. 235 and 237, pl. 264.

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