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Storage jar (amphora) with opposing male and female heads

Storage jar (amphora) with opposing male and female heads

Red-figure Amphora · mid 6th–4th century B.C.
Side A: Bearded male head, profile to right. Side B: Female head with sakkos, profile to left. Both heads in outline.
Shape
Amphora
Technique
Red-figure
Period
Archaic Period
Date
mid 6th–4th century B.C.
Culture
Greek, South Italian
Medium
Ceramic, Red Figure
Findspot
Italy, Campania
Museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Accession Number
01.8084
Image Source
boston_mfa

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