Faience stirrup jar
Faience was first imported to Cyprus from Egypt in the Late Bronze Age. Faience vases were also made locally in a style that reflected Egyptian, Levantine, and Aegean influence. The shape of this flask is Aegean, and the bull motif is similar to Egyptian representations. Most of the original painted decoration has worn off.
Artwork Details
- Title: Faience stirrup jar
- Period: Late Bronze Age
- Date: 13th–12th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Faience
- Dimensions: H. 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm)
- Classification: Miscellaneous-Faience
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.5073
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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