Cypriot Terracotta Base Ring Juglet

Of reserved slip ware, comprising a shallow bowl with indented base, single loop handle; black glaze inside, red-brown colour outside; some restoration. 173 grams, 14.9 cm wide

Some restoration.

Ex Peter Negus collection (1920-2012). Acquired from Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, no.354 (part). From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original Bonhams lot tag and a much older tag with description and collection number DAA41.

The vessel belongs to a rare form of polished ware which originally was intended to achieve a two-tone effect. In the reserved slip ware, parts of the red slip was wiped away while it was still wet, revealing patches of the pale under surface. After this the whole surface was polished and the final result was a 'trick' decoration in which the negative patches appear to be positive pattern on the dark red surface.

Hollow-formed model hand with fingers held straight together. 430 grams, 20.5 cm



Old private collection, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Acquired from Agora Auctions, Auction 60, no.417. Property of a South Australian private collector, with collection reference 16.03. Accompanied by detailed collector's catalogue pages including description and images.

Votives of an anatomical nature began in the Hellenistic or late Classical period, where they were associated with healing and with fertility.The red pigment on the votive suggests that it was provided by a male; female hands were white or pink. The votives were provided to visitors at the temple, and were disposed of over time.

Of oblate profile with narrow base, two lateral loop handles to the shoulder, broad neck and flared rim to the mouth; painted bands of circumferential geometric ornament, linear with interstitial concentric circles; repaired. 10.45 kg, 59 cm



Ex Barbara Gersch collection, California, USA, acquired in 1993. Acquired from Bonhams, London, 24 October 2012, no.59. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages and the original lot tag. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12048-212118.