CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 750-475 B.C.

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A GROUP OF CYPRIOT WHEELMADE WHITE PAINTED WARE JUGS
CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 750-475 B.C.
A jug with rounded body and pinched spout, single handle, decorated with a frontal panel of stylized lotus leaves, a 'fir-tree' motif at either side flanked by swastikas, zigzag around the short neck, the pinched spout with dot and circle eye motif, ladder pattern down the handle with two 'tail' loops below, 5½ in. (14 cm.) high; four others similar, decorated with stylized 'fir-tree' and swastika motifs, one handle repaired, 6 3/8 in. (16.3 cm.) high max.; and a jug with short tapered side spout, the round neck with everted rim, decorated from the neck with stylized pendant leaves, 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high (6)

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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, p. 242, pl. 273 (item one), pp. 248-249, pl. 278 (item six), pls. 280, 282, 283 (items two to five).

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