Large Black & White Cypriot Ritual Pot Czech Republic Toffee: Layered toffee stoneware

Toffee: Layered toffee stoneware

Black: Layered black stoneware

The Morphe lamp is very lightweight and durable

5" (w) x 17" (d)

Large Black & White Cypriot Ritual Pot Czech Republic Toffee: Layered toffee stonewareThis 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 piece has four connected necks and a large belly. Three different crater white glazes were poured on the piece's black surface. This piece was glazed to 1240 C. 17" (h) x