This large ceramic frying pan displays a complex solar symbol at its center, encircled by concentric rings of spiral motifs and surrounded by a dramatic starburst pattern with triangular rays extending to the vessel's edge. The surface is covered with intricate geometric patterns including zigzag borders and densely packed triangular designs. This exceptionally well-preserved ritual vessel demonstrates the sophisticated symbolic language of Early Cycladic religious art.
Material: Ceramic (frying pans), bronze or copper (tools), shell (ornament) Date range: 2800-2300...
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