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Bronze wheeled vessel-stand. 1225-1100 BC. Made in Cyprus
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Bronze wheeled vessel-stand. 1225-1100 BC. Made in Cyprus
Wheeled stand for a vessel with an animal frieze on the ring. The scene depicts a seated figure playing a stringed instrument with another playing a similar instrument. Next to this figures, a server carries a jug in his right hand and a cup in his left. In the lower par, a water-bird attacks an a fish. 1225-1100 BC. Bronze. Made in Cyprus. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom
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1100 1225 12th 13th Attack Bronze Carry Corner Creature Cypriot Cyprus Dolphin Figural Figures Frieze Instrument Lion Musician Panel Long Necked Musical
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This stunning Bronze wheeled vessel-stand, dating back to the 1225-1100 BC, is an exquisite example of Cypriot art from the Late Bronze Age. Discovered in Cyprus, this intricately designed artifact is currently housed in the British Museum in London, England. The stand features a circular ring adorned with an animal frieze, showcasing a captivating scene of two seated figures playing stringed instruments. One figure strums the instrument with a bow, while the other plucks the strings with his fingers. To the right of the musicians, a server attends to them, carrying a jug in his right hand and a cup in his left. The lower part of the panel reveals a lively scene of a water-bird attacking a fish, adding a dynamic element to the composition. The intricate details of the animals, including the long-necked bird and the fish, are expertly rendered in the bronze, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of the time. The wheeled stand would have been used to support a vessel, such as a large bowl or a krater, during feasts and ceremonial occasions. The figural panel on the stand adds an elegant and decorative touch, making it a prized possession in ancient times. The intricate details and the lively scene depicted on this Bronze vessel-stand are a testament to the rich artistic traditions of ancient Cyprus and the skill of its artisans.
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