Terracotta Nicosthenic neck-amphora

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6th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

On the handles in relief, female figure with two felines The contrast between the narrow neck and the full body, the thinness of the handles, and the hard glossy surface give this Nicosthenic neck-amphora a mannered character.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Etruscan

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase, 1896