Spiral Amphoriskos
625–600 B.C.
Nikosthenic-type amphoriskos has flaring mouth with two attached strap handles. No decoration on handles, mouth, or neck. Belly is ornamented with an incised double spiral on both sides and a large W-shaped design, made of three or four parallel lines, under each handle. Delicate, short foot has a concave base.
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