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Terracotta jug, Archaic I Cypriot
Terracotta jug, Archaic I Cypriot, c. 750–600 BC. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 74.51.501.Open Access by the MET

Archaic I

Terracotta jug

The decoration consists of a bird with a lotos flower that appears to grow from between the wings and an arrow directed upward. Although all of the motifs are frequent on Cypro-Archaic vases in various combinations, the meaning is unknown, The effect, however, is decorative thanks especially to the masterful placement of the bird over the bulbous body of the jug. 11 1/16in. (28.1cm) Other (rim): 2 15/16in. (7.5cm)

Classification

Object type
Pottery vessel
Shape
Jug
Decoration
Painted
Motifs
Bird, Lotus, Arrows
Material
Clay
Period
Iron AgeCypro-ArchaicCypro-Archaic I
Date
750 - 600 BC
Place of production
Cyprus

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Provenance

  • From Cyprus

References

Identifiers

Accession no.
74.51.501, Metropolitan Museum of Art
In catalogues
  • Myres 1914, no. 759a
  • Markoe 1985, no. 38

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  • Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, Csn3687. Public domain (CC0).

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