Cypriot Base Ring I Ware large Bilbil: Late Cypriot I (1600 – 1450 BC)

A slightly smaller than usual large bilbil of the earlier and finer Base Ring I Ware. This hard, thin walled ware, made from highly levigated clay, is often characterised by  applied, linear decoration in relief.  When exported these are thought to have contained perfumed oil. It was thought the much smaller type may have contained opium, but this has now been questioned.  Like many bilbils this one tilts backwards.When exported these are thought to have contained perfumed oil. It was thought the much smaller type may have contained opium, but this has recently been deniedn.  Like many bilbils this one tilts backwards.