Ancient CyprusAncient Cyprus
Askos in the form of a bird, Archaic Cypriot
Askos in the form of a bird, Archaic Cypriot, c. 750–480 BC. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 74.51.837.Open Access by the MET

Archaic

Askos in the form of a bird

4 1/2in. (11.4cm)

Classification

Object type
Terracotta figure-vessel
Shape
Special and ritual vesselsAskos
Motif
Bird
Material
Clay
Period
Iron AgeCypro-ArchaicCypro-Archaic I
Date
750 - 480 BC
Place of production
probablyCyprus

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Accession No.

74.51.837

Provenance

  • From Cyprus

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