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The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 50, pl. 44b.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 50, pl. 44b.
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EARLY BRONZE AGE, 2500-1900 B.C.
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A CYPRIOT PLAIN RED POLISHED WARE JUG
EARLY BRONZE AGE, 2500-1900 B.C.
The spherical-bodied jug with tall cylindrical neck, a stylized face on the neck comprising double-pierced 'ear'-lugs and a pierced central lug as the nose, everted rim above, a single decorative lug on the shoulder, the ring handle with twin-spur thumb-grip, minor repair and restoration
15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.) high
EARLY BRONZE AGE, 2500-1900 B.C.
The spherical-bodied jug with tall cylindrical neck, a stylized face on the neck comprising double-pierced 'ear'-lugs and a pierced central lug as the nose, everted rim above, a single decorative lug on the shoulder, the ring handle with twin-spur thumb-grip, minor repair and restoration
15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.) high
Special notice
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