Cypriot Red Polished Ware Juglet

Object Description

A fine Cypriot red polished ware juglet from the Early-Middle Bronze Age. The vessel features a bulbous body which tapers to a pointed base. The shoulders narrow to a long, thick, cylindrical neck leading to an out-splayed rim. A single loop handle has been applied from the neck to the shoulder. A small pierced lug is displayed on the opposite side of the handle placed on the shoulder. The vessel is further enriched with incised linear geometric motifs. These include horizontal and vertical lines along with dashes across the neck and upper body.

The juglet does not stand unaided

Date: Circa 2700-1900 BC
Period: Early-Middle Bronze Age

Object History

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, small chip the base and some scratches along with encrustation to the surface.

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