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Cypriot Black on Red Ware

The Cypriot Black on Red ware, also known as Cypro-Phoenician ware, are characterized by a well burnished red slip and thin black stripes decorations. The most common vessel type of this ware is the juglet, used mainly for cosmetics. However there are also other types of vessels in this ceramic family.  

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Amphoriskos
Red slip burnish with black bands and concentric circles decoration
Ring base
Height: 10 cm.
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Amphoriskos
Red slip burnish with black bands and concentric circles decoration
Ring base
Height: 8 cm.
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Juglet
Red slip burnish with black bands decoration
Flat base
Height: 15 cm.













Juglet
Red slip burnish with black bands and concentric circles decoration
Flat base
Height: 15 cm.









Flask
Red slip burnish with black bands and concentric circles decoration
Low ring base
Height: 16.5 cm.
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