Iron Age, Cypro-Geometric, 950-850 B.C. Wheel-made amphora with narrow basal ring, two broad loop handles to the shoulder, tubular mouth with strap handle to the rear; horizontal black painted bands to the neck, shoulder and body; painted handles; cracked. Cf. similar item in the British Museum under accession no. 1869,0604.23. 3 kg, 38 cm (15 in.).

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.

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