Bronze Age Artefacts

Bronze AgeHC1994.3(25)
Terracotta fashioned into an anthropomorphic figurine. Red painted geometric design and inside a small hole can clearly be seen where a thread could be tied to hold a bell.   Bronze Age.

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Terracotta Plank figurineHC1994.3(65)
Plank Figurine.     Anthropomorphic design  with a halo. Terracotta red painted geometric design which is well preserved. Plank figurines were commonly found in grave contexts in Cyprus. Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age.

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Spindle WhorlHC1994.3(136)
White on black ceramic spindle whorl with incised geometric design typical of the period.The white decoration is thought to be a paste which was used to infill the incisions.  Spindle whorls are often found in grave contexts suggesting that there was a connection between the importance of domestic implements and the afterlife (Knapp, 1999). Bronze Age.

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Bronze AgeRed polished hand made bowl with loop on the rim for threading an attachment to a belt or bag.  Thought to be a drinking vessel or multi-purpose bowl. Bronze Age.

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