Black-on-red Cypriot pottery can be dated to the Iron Age, circa 1000 BC. It reached it’s peak popularity during the Cypro-Geometric period to the Cypro-Archaic period, from 1000 BC to 600 BC. It is comprised of mostly small, miniature vessels made of thin-walled red-brown clay, covered in a similar coloured slip. Additional geometric patterns were then applied in black pigment. There is some debate as to the origins of the black-on-red ware, with some siting a Phoenician influence. Regardless of the origin, the wares became immensely popular in Cyprus and were produced on the island by local craftsman. They were then exported off Cyprus and have been excavated across the Mediterranean and the Levant.
Cypriot Pyriform Miniature Black-on-Red Ware Alabastron
£ 295.00
A fine Ancient Cypriot miniature alabastron featuring a typical black-on-red form. It features an elongated body on a rounded base with a pyriform shape which leads to a flaring trumpet mouth. There is a pronounced horizontal ridge at the junction of body and neck. An applied handle has been added to the body, meeting at the ridge. The vessel is made of a buff clay with a vibrant red-brown slip. Black pigment further decorates the piece, displaying two groups of three linear stripes, one over the neck and ridge of the vessel while the other group encircling the body. The handle also features black pigmentation.
Period: Cypriot Iron Age
Condition: Very good. Some wear appropriate with age. Some cracks at the connection of the handle.
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| Weight | 33.02 g |
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| Dimensions | W 3 x H 8.5 cm |
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