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Kothon

c. 600 BCE-550 BCE

Intact. Concentric broad and narrow purple stripes on interior. On exterior, reserved bands alternating with broad and narrow purple stripes enclosing a checkerboard pattern. Painted band on foot, fine concentric stripes on bottom. Projection on either side of handle.

Period

Orientalizing period to Archaic

Date

c. 600 BCE-550 BCE

Culture

Greek

Medium

Terracotta; reddish yellow clay with slip

Findspot

Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Corinthia

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1925.30.9

Image Source

harvard

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