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| Keywords: Cypriote - Bichrome Ware Jug with Geometric Design and Concentric Circles - Walters 482347 - Back.jpg This example of the popular pinched-spout jug is decorated with red paint on a pale background and is called Bichrome Ware There were two distinct styles of this ceramic ware in Cyprus at this time the rectilinear which features triangles diamonds and rectangles was common in the eastern and southern regions of the island; the circle style shown here with groups of concentric circles was found mostly in the western and northern areas century 7 BC terracotta cm 19 3 accession number 48 2347 15367 William H Smith Alexandria VA Walters Art Museum 1973 by purchase Museum purchase with funds provided by the S A P Fund 1973 place of origin Cyprus Walters Art Museum license Ancient Greek pottery in the Walters Art Museum Ancient Cyprus Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Cypriotic bichrome ware | ||||
