Fragment possibly from an amphora rim
Fragment possibly from an amphora rim

Currently not on view

Fragment possibly from an amphora rim,

late 8th century BCE

Greek, Argive
Geometric
1999-136

Information

Title
Fragment possibly from an amphora rim
Dates

late 8th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
6.4 x 11.2 x 1.5 cm (2 1/2 x 4 7/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum collection
Object Number
1999-136
Place Excavated

Greece

Culture
Greek
Period
Geometric
Type
ceramics, fragments, amphorae
Materials
ceramic
Subject
running ornament, zigzags, meanders (patterns)

Possibly given to the Museum by James Rignall Wheeler around 1900.

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