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Cypro-Archaic Two-Handled Bichrome Amphora, Archaic I Cypriot
Cypro-Archaic Two-Handled Bichrome Amphora, Archaic I Cypriot, c. 750–500 BC. Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville.© Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville

Archaic I

Cypro-Archaic Two-Handled Bichrome Amphora

Cypro-Archaic Two-Handled Bichrome Amphora, circa 750-500 B. C. , somewhat slender ovoid form with ring base, linear band decoration throughout; concentric circles around shoulder. 17 in. Reconstructed from large fragments; overall light encrustations Sale Price: $950

Classification

Object type
Pottery vessel
Ware
Bichrome ware (Iron Age)
Shape
JarAmphora
Decoration techniques
Painted, PaintedPainted in two colours
Motifs
Bands and lines, Concentric circles
Material
Clay
Period
Iron AgeCypro-Archaic
Date
750 - 500 BC
Place of production
Cyprus

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  • Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville

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