Lot Essay
See illustration opposite
CYPRIOT
A large Cypriot white slip ware jug
Details
A large Cypriot white slip ware jug
the rounded body with dark brown linear and chequered decoration in vertical bands, the wide cylindrical neck with slightly pinched spout, decorated with encircling bands and a single wavy line beneath the rim, the strap handle with chevron design -- 9¼in. (23.5cm.) high; and a base ring ware jug, decorated with white painted lines, gently flared wide cylindrical neck, the neck with encircling ridge around base, striated strap handle, on ring foot -- 9in. (23cm.) high, both 1500-1200 B.C. (2)
the rounded body with dark brown linear and chequered decoration in vertical bands, the wide cylindrical neck with slightly pinched spout, decorated with encircling bands and a single wavy line beneath the rim, the strap handle with chevron design -- 9¼in. (23.5cm.) high; and a base ring ware jug, decorated with white painted lines, gently flared wide cylindrical neck, the neck with encircling ridge around base, striated strap handle, on ring foot -- 9in. (23cm.) high, both 1500-1200 B.C. (2)