Lot Essay
PUBLISHED:
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 249, pl. 281.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 249, pl. 281.
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CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 750-600 B.C.
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A CYPRIOT WHEELMADE WHITE PAINTED WARE JUG
CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 750-600 B.C.
With rounded body on ring base, the body with fine black painted decoration, a concentric circle rosette in the centre, flanked by stylized 'fir-trees' and stems with central swelling, swastikas in the field, the handle with wavy line and large loop 'tail' below, repaired handle and restored rim
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high
CYPRO-ARCHAIC, 750-600 B.C.
With rounded body on ring base, the body with fine black painted decoration, a concentric circle rosette in the centre, flanked by stylized 'fir-trees' and stems with central swelling, swastikas in the field, the handle with wavy line and large loop 'tail' below, repaired handle and restored rim
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high
Special notice
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