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Attic

5th Century BC (made)
Place of origin

Covered with a black glaze and painted on the front with white slip with a figure of Eros with a garland


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Red earthenware with decorqtion in reserve against a black glaze
Brief description
Jug of red earthenware with decoration in reserve against a black glaze, Attic 5th Century BC
Physical description
Covered with a black glaze and painted on the front with white slip with a figure of Eros with a garland
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.3cm
  • Diameter: 4.7cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by George Salting, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
C.2495-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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