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Cypriote
Bronze Age, Middle Cypriote II–III Period
about 1800–1600 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Red Polished IV Ware
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: 0.113 H. 0.095 D.
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.16
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
Fairbanks, Vases (MFA), no. 117.
DescriptionReddish clay, encrusted; everted rim, concave neck, low globular body, loop handle rising vertically from shoulder, small lug on shoulder opposite handle.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus) (according to Fairbanks, Catalogue: from Alambra, Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)