Cypriot Large storage Jar: EC IIIB-MC I (2050-1850 BC)

Large Red Polished III Mottled Ware storage jar with bulbous body narrowing to tiny flat base, and slightly constricted junction to slightly convex neck, 40% the diameter of body with everted rim. Two, opposed loop handles from mid-neck to shoulders. Red slip with dark patches. Complete except minor chips from rim, good condition with small scratches and accretions.

Cf.  P Dikaios & JR Stewart: The Swedish Cyprus Expedition 1962, pl.CXI (2, 5) p318. VIIA, type r2 / t.