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Geometric II

Anthropomorphic Jar

Rare anthropomorphic Jar, cypro-geometric. Around 12cm tall, bichrome with red slip on ears and accidental red slip on cheek. Geometric motifs throughout with heavily worn out swastika on central body. The neck has an interesting seam, no indication of it being a modern head as texture, slip and wear is extremely uniform. Receipt of purchase from prior to 1990 along with an undated older label. Similar anthropomorphic examples are rare.

Date

1000 - 700 BC

Collection

Alexis Drakopoulos

Provenance

  • 1989 - 2024, Private Collection, Mr Chauvin, Paris, France
  • 2024 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK