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Bichrome Jug / Oinochoe

Oinochoe · 1100-700 BCE

Cypriote Early Iron Age. Spherical body, short broad neck, trefoil lip. Vertical circles on each side of body. Central panels have black band and pendant design. "PA 4" written below handle.

Shape

Oinochoe

Period

Protogeometric period to Geometric

Date

1100-700 BCE

Culture

Cypriot

Dimensions

H: 22.70 cm W: 19.70 cm

Medium

Terracotta; buff clay, white slip with red and black decoration

Findspot

Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Cyprus

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1960.268

Image Source

harvard

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