Polychrome Amphora

Large amphora with flaring neck and ovoid body tapering to a slightly spreading foot. large strap handles from shoulders to top of lip, which has four horizontal grooves. Inside of mouth at lip decorated with a row of added white dots and horizontal white band directly below them. Below this are added red bands alternating with black slip into the mouth. Handles are ornamented with X motifs framed above and below by horizontal bands; handle edges are also framed in added red. A row of small vertical lines at base of each handle. A row of large dots at the base of the neck, just above the carination. Shoulder originally decorated with floral frieze, but this is now almost completely gone. A series of poorly preserved horizontal bands covers the lower belly and foot.

Belly frieze shows a wingless griffin, a panther with a frontal head, and a lion all moving to the right. Vestiges of six quatrefoils appear above, below, or in front of these animals. Details incised. Red and white decoration.