Vase
5th Century BC (made)
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On one side is the contest of Heracles with Nereus and on the other is a combat of two warriors with a bearded figure intervening. There are palmette motifs below the handles and a band of double palmettes around the neck. On the shoulder is a tongue pattern border and on the lower part of the body are three successive bands. First a net pattern then a band of lotus buds.
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Materials and techniques | Red earthenware with decoration in black and white details scratched through the glaze. |
Brief description | red earthenware with decoration in black and white, Attic 5th Century BC |
Physical description | On one side is the contest of Heracles with Nereus and on the other is a combat of two warriors with a bearded figure intervening. There are palmette motifs below the handles and a band of double palmettes around the neck. On the shoulder is a tongue pattern border and on the lower part of the body are three successive bands. First a net pattern then a band of lotus buds. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by George Salting, Esq. |
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Accession number | C.2503-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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