Pottery Types

This section details the different types of pottery found in Ancient Cyprus

Types
Base Ring Ware
Base Ring ware is a hallmark of Late Bronze Age Cyprus, known for its distinctive dark surfaces and...
Bichrome Ware
Bichrome ware is characterized by its use of two colors, typically black and red, over a light slip.
Black-on-Red Ware
Black-on-Red ware is characterized by its use of a dark slip over a red or orange background, often...
Drab Polished Ware
Drab Polished ware is a distinct ceramic tradition from Bronze Age Cyprus, characterized by its...
Red Polished Philia Ware
Red Polished ware is a defining ceramic tradition of the Early and Middle Bronze Age. It is...
Red Polished Ware
Red Polished ware is a defining ceramic tradition of the Early and Middle Bronze Age. It is...
White Painted Ware
White Painted ware is a defining ceramic tradition of the Early and Middle Bronze Age. It is...
White Slip Ware
White Slip ware is a hallmark of Late Bronze Age Cyprus, known for its distinctive white surface...