Terracotta amphora with Phoenician inscription

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2nd half of 7th century BCE · Clay · Greek and Roman Art

The painted inscription below the rim reads B‘LY (Baalay), the name of the owner of either the storage jar or its contents.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd half of 7th century BCE

Medium

Clay

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76