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Rare Cypro-Archaic Bichrome Ware Stamnos, Geometric III Cypriot
Rare Cypro-Archaic Bichrome Ware Stamnos, Geometric III Cypriot, c. 850–750 BC. Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville.© Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville

Geometric III

Rare Cypro-Archaic Bichrome Ware Stamnos

Rare Cypro-Archaic Bichrome Ware Stamnos, circa 850-750 B. C. , linear decorations in red and black paint. 8 in. This unusual form of storage jar does not appear as often as the more familiar amphora. Intact; some encrustation; overall wear. Sale Price: $2,200

Classification

Object type
Pottery vessel
Ware
Bichrome ware (Iron Age)
Shape
JarStamnos
Decoration techniques
Painted, PaintedPainted in two colours
Motif
Bands and lines
Material
Clay
Period
Iron AgeCypro-Archaic
Date
850 - 750 BC
Place of production
Cyprus

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  • Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville

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