Lot Essay
PUBLISHED:
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, pp. 159 and 163, pl. 188c.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, pp. 159 and 163, pl. 188c.
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MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1900-1650 B.C.
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A CYPRIOT RED-ON-BLACK WARE ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1900-1650 B.C.
The spherical body with four short legs, the tall cylindrical neck with anthropomorphic features, large hoop earrings hang from pierced side lobes, with pierced eyes and mouth and a protruding nose, the flaring rim with vertical handle connecting to the shoulder, faint traces of painted decoration, with repair
7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1900-1650 B.C.
The spherical body with four short legs, the tall cylindrical neck with anthropomorphic features, large hoop earrings hang from pierced side lobes, with pierced eyes and mouth and a protruding nose, the flaring rim with vertical handle connecting to the shoulder, faint traces of painted decoration, with repair
7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high
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