Terracotta vase in the shape of a horn
An animal horn lends itself naturally for use in drinking and pouring libations, The clay version preserves details such as the articulated mouthpiece and the strap, here serving as a handle.
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An animal horn lends itself naturally for use in drinking and pouring libations, The clay version preserves details such as the articulated mouthpiece and the strap, here serving as a handle.
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Title: Terracotta vase in the shape of a horn
Period: Cypro-Geometric I
Date: 1050–950 BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm); length 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.1081
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