Linear Island Style

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Scope note
Refers to a pottery style found in the Cyclades, spanning both the Late Geometric and Early Orientalizing periods. It is characterized by an emphasis on linear patterns, including alternating areas of vertical and horizontal lines on the neck, in frames on the shoulder, and elsewhere.
Linear Island Style
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024