Terracotta amphora fragment with stamped handle

Unknown

ca. 180 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

There are two stamps on the handle. On the top is a large circular stamp with a central rose emblem; the surrounding inscription gives the name of the annual official Xenophantos and the month Sminthios. On the side is a small square stamp with the letter B, representing the number 2. The Inscription reads Ἐπι Ξενοφαντου Σμινθίου

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 180 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Rhodian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76