Amphora
5th Century BC (made)
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On one side is Heracles and the Nemian Lion. On the other side is a combat of two warriors over the body of a third. Below the handles are a band of palmette motives . Round the neck is tongue pattern. On the lower part of the body there are three successive bands, first a net pattern then a band of lotus birds and lastly one of printed leaves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Red earthenware with decoration in black, red and white with details scratched through the glaze |
| Brief description | Amphora of red earthenware with decoration in black and white details scratched through the glaze, Attic 5th Century Bc |
| Physical description | On one side is Heracles and the Nemian Lion. On the other side is a combat of two warriors over the body of a third. Below the handles are a band of palmette motives . Round the neck is tongue pattern. On the lower part of the body there are three successive bands, first a net pattern then a band of lotus birds and lastly one of printed leaves. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by George Salting, Esq. |
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| Accession number | C.2504-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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