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The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 199, pl. 227.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 199, pl. 227.
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MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1900-1650 B.C.
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A CYPRIOT WHITE PAINTED WARE BULL ASKOS
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1900-1650 B.C.
The raised tail in the form of a spout, a stylized bull's head at other end, with large curving horns, small ears, pierced eyes and nose, on four short legs, the rounded body with red painted chequered and chevron decoration, repaired
4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) high
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1900-1650 B.C.
The raised tail in the form of a spout, a stylized bull's head at other end, with large curving horns, small ears, pierced eyes and nose, on four short legs, the rounded body with red painted chequered and chevron decoration, repaired
4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) high
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