Pottery Types

A lineup of ancient Cypriot pottery

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

Types

Base Ring Ware

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

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

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

Drab Polished ware is a distinct ceramic tradition from Bronze Age Cyprus, characterized by its...

Red Polished Philia Ware

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

Red Polished ware is a defining ceramic tradition of the Early and Middle Bronze Age. It is...

White Painted Ware

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

White Slip ware is a hallmark of Late Bronze Age Cyprus, known for its distinctive white surface...