A CYPRIOT WHITE PAINTED WARE THREE-BODIED JUG
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A CYPRIOT WHITE PAINTED WARE THREE-BODIED JUG

MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1900-1650 B.C.

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A CYPRIOT WHITE PAINTED WARE THREE-BODIED JUG
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1900-1650 B.C.
The three spherical bodies conjoined in the centre, each with cylindrical neck fused above into one central round spout with everted rim, single vertical handle, with black-painted linear decoration including zigzags, cross-hatched connecting diamonds and triangles, repaired with restoration
6 1/8 in. (15.7 cm.) high
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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. 99, pl. 159b.

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