Three joined fragments possibly from the shoulder of a shoulder-handled amphora
Three joined fragments possibly from the shoulder of a shoulder-handled amphora

Currently not on view

Three joined fragments possibly from the shoulder of a shoulder-handled amphora,

late 8th century BCE

Greek, Argive
Geometric
1999-87

Information

Title
Three joined fragments possibly from the shoulder of a shoulder-handled amphora
Dates

late 8th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
preserved: 14.0 x 19.6 x 2.1 cm (5 1/2 x 7 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum collection
Object Number
1999-87
Place Excavated

Greece

Culture
Greek
Period
Geometric
Type
fragments, ceramics, amphorae
Materials
ceramic
Subject
lozenges, running ornament, stripes, zigzags

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

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