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Object type cup
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English: Cup with mythological scenes, a sphinx frieze and the representation of a king vanquishing his enemies. The center contains a version of the "Flower of life" geometrical pattern. Cypro-Archaic I (8th–7th centuries BC). From Idalion, Cyprus. Original can be seen at the Louvre AO 20134
Français : Coupe ornée de combats mythologiques, d'une frise de sphinx et d'un roi terrassant des ennemis. Chypro-Archaïque (VIIIe-VIIe siècles av. J.-C.). Provenance : Idalion, Chypre.
Date between circa 700 and circa 600 BC
Medium electrum and gold
institution QS:P195,Q19675
Current location
Levant, room 21: Chypre. Sully, ground floor.
This work is part of the collections of the Louvre (Department of Near Eastern Antiquities).
Accession number
AO 20134
Object history purchased by Félicien de Saulcy
Credit line 1853: given by Félicien de Saulcy
References Musée du Louvre, Atlas database: entry 23848
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