Large Ashglaze Cypriot Burial Pot

This piece was inspired by the rare and glorious large vessels with multiple necks that sometimes feature animal adornments. These pots were mainly ceremonial and not intended for everyday use; however, they played a role in Early Bronze Age burial rituals in Cyprus. This specific hand built piece has an ibex head resting on the bridge between the necks. Multi-farious glazes with one common material, Greek oak wood ash, was poured over the piece. This piece was glazed to 1240 °C. 15.5" (h) x 31.5" (w) x 15.5" (d)

$3,145.00

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