Large Amphora in „Bichrome IV-Ware“ with stylized leaf pattern

Culture: Cypriot

Period: 750-600 BC

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 39 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2108

Provenance: Collection General-Surgeon Dr. Josef Mayer-Riefenthaler, Vienna. Acquired in Cyprus in the 1960s, during his deployment as UN soldier.

Condition: Completely intact.

Description: Large amphora with decoration painted in reddish brown and black. Concentric circles on body and neck, a black wave ribbon above the shoulder. On the shoulder stylized leaf pattern in black. An exceptionally beautiful piece with strong colours.