Cypriot Jug with ibex: Cypro-Geometric III? (900 -750 BC)
White Painted III Ware, relatively small of this type. Missing spout and adjacent area plus handle top, otherwise good condition
The delicate ibex decoration is relatively unusual.
Cf. E Gjerstd 1948 Fig.XXIII (13-14)
Size: 16.1cm (as now)
(Ex. Peter Cran collection Scotland, who worked for Cypriot public works Dept. 1931-46, thence by descent. Subsequently from important Cambridge collection, acquired Bonham’s, London 23 May 2012, lot 6 (part))
(Aquired Acquired by DJ: Timeline Auction 5th March lot 0643)
(DJ 273 AN 253)