Early Bronze Age Vessels
The Early Cypriot period is synonymous with the vibrant Red Polished Ware, a testament to the sophisticated ceramic techniques of the time.
2300 BC – 1900 BC
Incised Red Polished Bottle
Red Polished Ware bottle with incised decoration, typical of the Early Bronze Age in Cyprus.
Provenance:
- Goodman Collection, 1960s - 2025
- 2025 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK
Bowls of Early Cyprus: Red Polished Ware
A selection of Red Polished Ware showcasing the typical forms and incised decorations, including a spouted bowl and a flask.
Mastery of Clay and Fire
Red Polished Ware is perhaps the most iconic ceramic style of the Early Cypriot period. Its lustrous red surface, achieved through careful firing and polishing, often served as a canvas for intricate incised geometric patterns filled with white pigment. These vessels, ranging from practical storage jars to elaborate ritualistic bowls, demonstrate a remarkable mastery of clay and fire by early Cypriot potters.
Bottles of Early Cyprus: Red Polished Ware
A selection of Red Polished Ware showcasing the typical forms and incised decorations, including a spouted bowl and a flask.
2300 BC – 1900 BC
Red Polished Ware Jug
Red Polished Ware jug, typical of the Early Bronze Age in Cyprus.
Provenance:
- Goodman Collection, 1960s - 2025
- 2025 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK
Bottles of Early Cyprus: Red Polished Ware
A selection of Red Polished Ware showcasing the typical forms and incised decorations, including a spouted bowl and a flask.
2300 BC – 1900 BC
Red Polished Ware Jug
Red Polished Ware jug, typical of the Early Bronze Age in Cyprus.
Provenance:
- Goodman Collection, 1960s - 2025
- 2025 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK
Bottles of Early Cyprus: Red Polished Ware
A selection of Red Polished Ware showcasing the typical forms and incised decorations, including a spouted bowl and a flask.
2300 BC – 1900 BC
Red Polished Ware Jug
Red Polished Ware jug, typical of the Early Bronze Age in Cyprus.
Provenance:
- Goodman Collection, 1960s - 2025
- 2025 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK
2300 BC – 1900 BC
Red Polished Ware Jar
Red Polished Ware Jar, typical of the Early Bronze Age in Cyprus.
Provenance:
- Goodman Collection, 1960s - 2025
- 2025 - Present, Alexis Drakopoulos, London, UK