Bidspirit auction | Cypriot Painted Terracotta Chalice

Cypriot Painted Terracotta Chalice - Iron Age, circa 700-600 B.C. Broad drum-shaped body with small foot, slightly everted rim, two lateral strap handles; painted bands to the lower body, handles and rim, vertical hatched and herringbone bands to the sidewall. Cf. Morris, D., The Art of ancient Cyprus, Oxford, 1985, fig. p.43, pl.36, for the type. 891 grams, 27.5 cm wide (10 7/8 in.). Ex John Rilling collection, California, acquired prior to 1970.Acquired from Bonhams, London, 23 October 2012, no.1.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. [No Reserve]