Amphora
MS2510
From: Italy | Etruria | Orvieto
Curatorial Section: Mediterranean
Object Number | MS2510 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Etruscan |
Provenience | Italy | Etruria | Orvieto |
Creator | Group of Villa Giulia 2303 |
Date Made | 399-300BC |
Section | Mediterranean |
Materials | Ceramic |
Technique | Glazed |
Description | "The vase has a reddish-brown covering, apparently glaze. The handles (partly restored) are pairs of ketoi intertwined, painted red and light blue; on the neck an ivy pattern; on the upper part of the body two rows of floral decoration with a meander below. The foot is modern." (Beazley). The floral decoration on the upper body includes numerous sizable palmettes. |
Height | 59 cm |
Outside Diameter | 31 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Riccardo Mancini; Subscription of John Wanamaker, 1896 |
Other Number | 949 - Other Number |
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