Terracotta ring vase

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7th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

While jugs represent one of the most common shapes in Phoenician pottery, this example is an extraordinary variant that demanded considerable technical skill. The donut-shaped body invites comparison with that of the Levantine lentoid flask (74.51.431).

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Phoenician

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76