Terracotta vase in the form of two cockle shells

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4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Given the importance of the sea to Greek life, it is noteworthy that marine subjects do not appear more frequently among Greek vases. From the late sixth century B.C. on, perfume flasks in the shape of one shell or a cluster occasionally occur.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1941