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Summary

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Description
English: Orientalizing pithos . Found in Arcades (?), Crete, ca. 675 BC. Terracotta, stamped and incised decoration.
Français : Pithos orientalisant. Site archéologique d'Aphrati (anciennement identifié à la ville d'Arkadès : Thomas Brisart, 2007 [1] , note 3), Crète, v. 675 av. J.-C. Terre cuite, décor estampé et incisé. Hauteur : 1,56 mètre ; diamètre : 87 cm.
Dimensions H. 1.56 m (5 ft. 1 1/4 in.), Diam. 87 cm (34 1/4 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q19675
Current location
Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Denon, entresol, room 1
Accession number
CA 4523
Credit line Purchase, 1968
Source/Photographer Jastrow (2005)

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Orientalizing pithos. Found in Arcades (?), Crete, c. 675 BC. Terracotta, stamped and incised decoration

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