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Black-Figure Neck-Amphora (Storage Vessel): Animal Friezes

St. Louis Painter

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is an ancient, large, ceramic vessel with a wide body and narrow neck. The vessel has two handles on either side of the neck. It features a wide base that tapers to the top. The body of the vessel is decorated with various designs and patterns, including horizontal bands, spirals, flowers, animals, and geometric shapes. The colors used are primarily shades of brown, black, and red. The overall shape of the vessel is symmetrical, with a rounded body and a small foot at the base. It appears to be an amphora, which was commonly used for storing liquids.

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685 × 900 px
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