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Small two-handled jar (amphora) with heraldic lions or panthers (?) regardant
Greek, South Italian or Euboean?
Archaic Period
6th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Black Figure
Dimensions
21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number13.75
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionChalcidian (made at Rhegion, South Italy) or Euboean (Eretrian?) black figure.
Clay deep red with fine lustre. On each side a pair of lions(?), bodies in profile vis-a-vis, heads towards the spectator. Between them a lotus-bud and flower. On the neck a lotus-pattern. Touches of red and white, details incised.
Clay deep red with fine lustre. On each side a pair of lions(?), bodies in profile vis-a-vis, heads towards the spectator. Between them a lotus-bud and flower. On the neck a lotus-pattern. Touches of red and white, details incised.
ProvenanceFirst loaned in 1877