Bamboula “A Tomb of the Early Classical Period” Benson (photos)

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is some question about the exact dating of the Corinthian type21, it is in any case posterior to the occurrence of the Palestinian type at Beth-pelet in the eighth or seventh century B.C. It is curious that a floral ornament sometimes occurs on the shoulders of both Corinthian examples and of the pots found at Amathus. In at least one instance, a rather striking similarity in the type of ornament can be cited.22 As far as Cyprus is concerned, since such pots occur only in an area which had close connections with Phoenicia, the possibility must remain open that specimens found on the island are actually imports. In any case the type of paint used on [handwritten: considered with] them is not typically Cypriote, a factor which may be ealled to their restricted distribution.

The undercut lip of the mouth and the up-swung handle over the level of the mouth suggest metal prototypes.23 The small painted flower occurring on the shoulder of some examples might then be a vestige of a metal floral ornament. The following details of technique may be noted: No.3 was fired before the application of paint; the over-all slip of No.18 was fired before decorative details in white were applied.

Trefoil jugs with set-off bases: 2,6,7,9,16,19,20,26

There are no duplications within this group of Plain White and coarse wares. Nor does any of the shapes exactly parallel any published specimen. There is thus evidence of considerable originality in the local ceramic repertory. Furthermore, most of the shapes, though obviously closely related, are conceived with considerable freshness and vigor (cf. especially Nos. 2, 6 and 20). The following confrontations will serve to place the group in