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The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 62, pl. 83b.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 62, pl. 83b.
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LATE BRONZE AGE, 1600-1450 B.C.
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A CYPRIOT BASE RING WARE JUG
LATE BRONZE AGE, 1600-1450 B.C.
The vessel with rounded body, ring base and cutaway spout, the relief decoration consisting of double-spiral motif on body, two bands around neck at join of handle and a further band around base of neck, the bands with hatched incisions, similar strokes down the handle, spout and foot with restoration
11 in. (27.9 cm.) high
LATE BRONZE AGE, 1600-1450 B.C.
The vessel with rounded body, ring base and cutaway spout, the relief decoration consisting of double-spiral motif on body, two bands around neck at join of handle and a further band around base of neck, the bands with hatched incisions, similar strokes down the handle, spout and foot with restoration
11 in. (27.9 cm.) high
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