Lot Essay
For the shape, see two similar examples, nos. 37 and 38 in D. Christou and P. Flourentzos, Highlights of Ancient Cypriote Ceramic Art From the Collections of the Cyprus Museum, Nicosia.
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CYPRO-ARCHAIC I, CIRCA 750-600 B.C.
Details
A CYPRIOT BICHROME WARE POTTERY TWO-HANDLED JAR
CYPRO-ARCHAIC I, CIRCA 750-600 B.C.
9 1/2 in. (24.3 cm.) high
CYPRO-ARCHAIC I, CIRCA 750-600 B.C.
9 1/2 in. (24.3 cm.) high
Provenance
William Rex Crawford Jr. (1928-2002), Greensboro, VT., U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, 1974-1978, acquired in Cyprus and exported to the United States in 1972; thence by descent (accompanied by Republic of Cyprus, Department of Antiquities, License to Export Antiquities, no. 006403).
with Sands of Time Ancient Art, Washington, D.C., acquired from the above.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 2016.
with Sands of Time Ancient Art, Washington, D.C., acquired from the above.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 2016.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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