Description:

Ancient Greece, Cyprus, Late Cypriot III, ca. 1200 to 1050 BCE. A gorgeously preserved, wheel-thrown terracotta amphora with a protruding ring foot, a globular body with a gently rounded shoulder, a corseted neck, a flared, everted rim, and a pair of thick strap handles from the rim to the upper shoulder. The cream-slipped body forms the chromatic ground atop which the black and red-orange pigment is applied in concentric bands around the mid and lower body. The neck and upper shoulder have repeated target-shaped symbols, an extremely popular Cypriot motif during this time period. Further concentric circles decorate the rim. A fine and early example of Cypriot artistry! Size: 15.5" W x 18.25" H (39.4 cm x 46.4 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#146592

  • Condition: Small areas of repair and restoration, mainly around the neck and lower body. This is extremely well done and almost impossible to see, especially from the exterior. Light overpaint along these areas, but overall most of the pigment is original.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

May 22, 2019 7:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000