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Attic Black-Figure Nicosthenic Amphora Fragment

Black-figure Amphora · 550–500 B.C.

Fragment of a Nicosthenic amphora, where the handle joins the rim. Seven dolphins, one with added white, decorate the rim; below them on the handle are two slightly overlapping circles (vine pattern?). Underside of fragment decorated with black slip under the rim, undecorated on the handle.

Shape

Amphora

Technique

Black-figure

Date

550–500 B.C.

Culture

Greek (Attic)

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

82.AE.40.25.a