Terracotta trozella (two-handled jar)

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late 5th–early 4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The Messapian trozella was the precursor of the nestoris, a two-handled jar produced by Lucanian and Apulian workshops. Examples of nestorides are on view in nearby cases.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 5th–early 4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Native Italic, Apulian, Messapian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Albert Gallatin, 1925