Cypriot Warrior with shield: Cypro-Archaic II (600-480 BC)
Terracotta, possibly originally painted. The figure bears a large shield with no central boss and a tall, conical, probably metal helmet, with ear pieces down: a type common in Cyprus since the end of the Bronze Age, and similar to Urartian and Assyrian styles. Erosion and concretions on surface. Crude mend at neck conceals original hairline. Some chips, two on shield edge restored.
Cf. V Karageorghis 2006 fig.199 p.191
Size: H. 14cm
(Dispersal of large and important collection from Cambridge bought mainly from well known Auction houses before 2000, then by descent.)
(Aquired Acquired by DJ: Timeline Auction 5th March lot 0600)
(DJ 272 AN 252)
Cypriot Warrior with shield Cypro-Archaic II (600-480 BC)
