Vase
3rd Century BC (made)
| Place of origin |
On either side of the vase are flying figures of Eros holding respectively garlands and a mirror and tambourine. In the form of an alabastron with 2 small ears, supported on a high foot. The figures are placed among wavy stems of foliage and flowers with a band of egg pattern above and waves below.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | red earthenware painted in black and white |
| Brief description | Red earthenware painted in black and white, Italo Greek 3rd Century BC |
| Physical description | On either side of the vase are flying figures of Eros holding respectively garlands and a mirror and tambourine. In the form of an alabastron with 2 small ears, supported on a high foot. The figures are placed among wavy stems of foliage and flowers with a band of egg pattern above and waves below. |
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| Credit line | W. Parish Esq. 58 Ennismore Gardens W |
| Object history | Found at the kingdom of naples in 1842 by Sir Woodbine Parish KCH |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.786-1909 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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