Caption

Amphora, unknown Cypriot workshop, Scen.Gal.Klass., Cyprus - partage. Geometric motifs, Cypriot pottery. Amphora with a low foot, wide neck, and upturned vices. Rounded belly. Surface covered with geometric decoration emphasizing the structure of the vessel; decoration composed of concentric bands and circles. 850–700 BC previously dated 750–600 BC; Cypriot-Archaic Period I. Cyprus, vessel. Height 54 cm, width 35 cm, weight 7.40 kg., An ancient pottery vessel with a flared rim and two small loop handles rising from the shoulder stands against a plain gray background; its surface shows a cream-colored base with bands and decorative patterns in black and reddish-brown, including concentric circle motifs and horizontal stripes that encircle the neck and shoulder, and the vessel shows areas of surface wear and variation in tone.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A03_403

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Keywords

Amphora unknown Cypriot workshop Scen.Gal.Klass Cyprus - partage Geometric motifs Cypriot pottery low foot wide neck upturned vices Rounded belly Surface covered geometric decoration emphasizing structure vessel decoration composed concentric bands circles 850–700 BC previously dated 750–600 Bc Cypriot-Archaic Period I Cyprus Height 54 cm width 35 cm weight 7.40 kg ancient pottery vessel flared rim two small loop handles rising shoulder stands plain gray background surface cream-colored base bands decorative patterns black reddish-brown concentric circle motifs horizontal stripes encircle neck shoulder areas surface wear variation tone.