Large amphora of Bichrome IV-V ware with lotus and other floral motifs, Archaic I Cypriot — Large amphora of Bichrome IV-V ware with lotus and other floral motifs, Archaic I Cypriot, c. 650–600 BC. Ontario Museum, 920.68.78.© Ontario Museum

Archaic I

Large amphora of Bichrome IV-V ware with lotus and other floral motifs

Slip painted wheel-thrown earthenware 72.4 cm

Classification

Object type: Pottery vessel
Ware: Bichrome ware (Iron Age)
Shape: JarAmphora
Decoration techniques: Painted, PaintedPainted in two colours
Motifs: Lotus, Other plants and flowers
Material: Clay
Period: probablyIron AgeCypro-ArchaicCypro-Archaic I
Date: 650 - 600 BC
Place of production: Cyprus

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Cyprus

Identifiers

Accession no.: 920.68.78, Ontario Museum

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