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NM Ant 1284 :: amphoriskos

Object description: Amphoriskos. Tall, slender shape. Conical-piriform body with two band handles from neck to shoulder. Broad, flaring base, slightly concave. Tall, narrow neck. Flaring rim with rounded lip. Painted, narrow bands around body. Fine, brown fabric with fine gold mica. Red paint.

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Inventory number

NM Ant 1284

Serie nummer

3988

Object

amphoriskos

Country - Origin

Greece : Europe

Country, Swedish - Origin

Grekland

Place - Origin

Athens

Region - Origin

Attica

Material

Pottery; Earthenware; Clay

Material, Swedish

Keramik

Acquisition

Deposited in 1887 by the Technical School, Stockholm, in the National Museum.

Description

Amphoriskos. Tall, slender shape. Conical-piriform body with two band handles from neck to shoulder. Broad, flaring base, slightly concave. Tall, narrow neck. Flaring rim with rounded lip. Painted, narrow bands around body. Fine, brown fabric with fine gold mica. Red paint.

Period