Terracotta amphora (jar) with lid

Unknown artist

Date: last quarter of 6th century BCE

Dimensions: Overall: 17 3/8in. (44.2cm) Other (height with cover): 19 11/16in. (50cm) Other (height without cover): 17 3/8in. (44.2cm)

Classification: Vases

Culture: Greek, Attic

Period: Archaic

Themes: Chariots, Helmets, Horses, Men, Shields, Warriors, Women

Gift of F. W. Rhinelander, 1898

Date range

-525 – -500

Largest dimension

50.0 cm

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