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Attic Black-Figure Amphora Fragment

Attic Black-Figure Amphora Fragment

Black-figure Amphora · about 520 B.C.
Twelve joined fragments preserve part of mouth, handles, neck, and shoulder. Subject: an old man standing to right (only his head is preserved), holding a staff (tip remains). Behind his head remain parts of the volute of palmettes.
Shape
Amphora
Technique
Black-figure
Date
about 520 B.C.
Culture
Greek (Attic)
Dimensions
H: 9.20 cm D: 14.10 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
85.AE.497.1
Image Source
getty_cc0

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