Large Black & White Cypriot Ritual Pot Czech Republic 5" (w) x 17" (d)

5" (w) x 17" (d)

Black: Layered black stoneware

12" (h) x 2" (d)

"montagne" (mountain)

A vessel alive with spontaneous motion— each surface stroke is a record of rhythm

Large Black & White Cypriot Ritual Pot Czech Republic 5" (w) x 17" (d)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 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