Antike zyprische Freifeldkunst (Menschliche Form neben Antilope) 700 – 600 v. Chr.

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share this jug as free field Cypriot pieces stylized in this manner are quite rare, there’s an article/write up with more pictures here: [https://www.ancientcyprus.com/articles/free-field-anthropomorphic-forms](https://www.ancientcyprus.com/articles/free-field-anthropomorphic-forms)

If you know anything about similar pieces please let me know and share them! I am very curious as to what the figure on the right represents or what you think it might represent.

For more information and for those of you not super familiar with Cypriot material culture:

The jug is 22cm tall and depicts a free field scene. The scene shows an antelope or deer like animal next to a human shaped figure drawn in an abstract form.

The Cypriot Iron Age (1050-480 B.C.) introduced new styles of pottery and motifs that deviated from the earlier Bronze Age traditions. The most iconic of these new styles is the Geometric style, characterized by a liberal use of circles, arrows, and other prototypical patterns harmoniously arranged to create captivating artistic compositions.

However, Cypriot potters, potentially inspired by their neighbors throughout the Levant, soon began to break free from the confines of these Iron Age patterns and ventured into the realm of free field art. This style is distinguished by its intricate, free-flowing forms that allowed for greater artistic expression and experimentation.

One of the most popular subjects in free field art was the depiction of birds and other animals. However, in very rare cases, human forms were also represented.

I think he was speaking on the phone and drawing on the vazo.