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The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 19, pl. 11c.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 19, pl. 11c.
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EARLY BRONZE AGE, 2500-1900 B.C.
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A CYPRIOT RELIEF-DECORATED RED POLISHED WARE JUG
EARLY BRONZE AGE, 2500-1900 B.C.
The spherical body with 'nipple' base and cutaway-beak spout, twisted cord handle, pierced lug at the base of neck opposite, decorated with notched relief-work cords around neck and body, restored spout tip
11 in. (28 cm.) high
EARLY BRONZE AGE, 2500-1900 B.C.
The spherical body with 'nipple' base and cutaway-beak spout, twisted cord handle, pierced lug at the base of neck opposite, decorated with notched relief-work cords around neck and body, restored spout tip
11 in. (28 cm.) high
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