Terracotta pilgrim flask

Unknown

ca. late 8th–7th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Terracotta pilgrim flask — Unknown

The pilgrim flask is the most characteristic shape of the Black Slip Grooved Ware that is influenced by Near Eastern prototypes. The vases are found mainly at Amathus.

Artist
Unknown
Date
ca. late 8th–7th century BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Cypriot
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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