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Askos in the Form of a Duck

6256 · second half 5th century BCE (Classical)

<p>This askos has a rounded flaring rim, painted black. Its neck has a concave profile and is glazed black outside and inside. It has a single strap handle. It has a duck body with a flat base, black on the exterior and is reserved on the underside. The bill, eye, and details of the wings are black. The irises of the eyes are reserved.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.2516' rel='external'>Askos in the Form of a Duck</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Date

second half 5th century BCE (Classical)

Culture

Greek

Painter

6256

Medium

terracotta

Museum

Walters Art Museum

Accession Number

48.2516