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Fragment of two-handled jar (amphora)

Fragment of two-handled jar (amphora)

Amphora · late 6th–early 5th century B.C.
Pale red clay; black slip poor, burned red in places. Neck, handles and mouth of and Attic amphora. No decoration remaining. Black glaze ware.
Shape
Amphora
Period
Late Archaic Period or Early Classical Period
Date
late 6th–early 5th century B.C.
Culture
Greek
Medium
Ceramic
Findspot
Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis
Museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Accession Number
88.1026
Image Source
boston_mfa
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