Stamnos

MS1313

Location: On Display in the Etruscan Italy Gallery

From: Italy | Etruria | Vulci

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS1313
Current Location Etruscan Italy Gallery - On Display
Culture Etruscan
Provenience Italy | Etruria | Vulci
Date Made 499-300 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze | Copper Alloy
Description

The stamnos is of fine proportions tapering out to a rounded shoulder leading to a concavely curved neck. The lip follows the curve of the neck and curves out and over forming a slight ridge in the center of its exterior edge. There are two suspension holes on the top of the lip. The base is flat and was hammered on to the side walls. Encrusted but good condition.

Height 25.4 cm
Width 23.5 cm
Other Number 238 - Stevenson Etruscan Series Number

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