Unglazed amphora
Unglazed amphora

Currently not on view

Unglazed amphora,

4th century BCE

Greek, Samian
y1981-14

Information

Title
Unglazed amphora
Dates

4th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 68.0 cm, diam. 42.0 cm (26 3/4 x 16 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia Grace
Object Number
y1981-14
Place Excavated

Europe, Ionian Islands, Samos

Culture
Greek
Period
Samian (sculpture style)
Type
amphorae, ceramics
Materials
ceramic
Subject
stripes

On display at an inn in Woburn Sands, England; purchased by Virginia Grace in 1947; with Homer Thompson in the Institute for Advanced Study until 1980; on loan to the Museum in 1980; accessioned by the Museum

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