Ancient Cypriot Pottery Geometric Period Amphora

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About the Item

A very large and attractive ancient Cypro-Archaic Iron Age Geometric Amphora, dating to approximately 800 BC. The piece is of typical Cypro-Archaic form, with ring base, pear-shaped body, short, fat neck with collar, everted lip and bilateral u-shaped handles. It is decorated throughout with a cream slip (undercoat), over which is painted the characteristic Cypriot geometric decoration. The decoration itself runs along the perimeter and consists of multiple concentric circles on the upper shoulder and mid-neck, delineated in charcoal pigment and of such precision to suggest they were made with a compass. Further bands of varying thicknesses adorn the rest of the vessel, together with a jagged line between the handles. A fingerprint in black pigment can be seen on one side just by the circular decoration, hurriedly left by the ancient potter as he handled the vessel prior to firing. Cypro-Geometric (also called Cypro-Archaic) painted wares represent some of the most characteristic and handsome pottery types from the ancient world. Not only are they beautiful, but the style is quite unique to Cyprus; with their perfect concentric circles on a cream hue, these objects are almost emblematic of the Eastern Mediterranean island. Provenance: Ex. British Private collection of Mr S. Seeger, previously in the collection of the well-known art collector Antoine Seilern and sold at Christies London 2/7/1982, Lot 233. Antoine Seilern (1901-1978) was one of the more famous art connoisseurs of the mid-20th Century, building a fabulous collection including Old Master paintings, many of which were bequeathed to the Courtauld institute. This piece was likely acquired by Seilern in the 1950's-1960's. A beautiful, almost minimalist object, having been collected by a man of great taste and means.

Dimensions:
Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
Place of Origin:
Cyprus
Period:
18th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
800 BC
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. A chip to the lip has been repaired. The pigment is well preserved and completely original.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU105221264012

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