The Cypro-Geometric Period
Following the collapse of the Bronze Age, Cyprus re-emerged in the Cypro-Geometric period (c. 1050-750 BC) with distinct geometric pottery styles and the formation of independent city-kingdoms, laying the foundation for historical Cyprus.
1050 BC – 600 BC
Large Bichrome Oinochoe
Large Bichrome Oinochoe, 31cm tall
Provenance:
- Said to be Gift from the Cyprus Swedish Expeditions
- 2006 - 2023, Private Collection, in Stockholm, Sweden, purchased at local auction
- 2023 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK
Bichrome & White Painted Oinochoe
Examples of fine metalwork and local pottery styles from the Late Cypriot period, reflecting both indigenous craftsmanship and foreign inspirations.
1050 BC – 600 BC
Large Bichrome Amphora
42cm Amphora in the Bichrome Style. Repaired and de-accessioned from the Cyprus Museum in the 1960s.
Provenance:
- Cyprus Museum - Sales Register <>
- Goodman Collection, 1960s - 2025
- 2025 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK
Bichrome & White Painted Oinochoe
Examples of fine metalwork and local pottery styles from the Late Cypriot period, reflecting both indigenous craftsmanship and foreign inspirations.
1050 BC – 600 BC
Black on Red Bowl
Black on Red Bowl.
Provenance:
- Goodman Collection, 1960s - 2025
- 2025 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK
Bichrome & White Painted Oinochoe
Examples of fine metalwork and local pottery styles from the Late Cypriot period, reflecting both indigenous craftsmanship and foreign inspirations.
