Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)

Greek, Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

While the function of a particular vase shape remained quite constant, the manner of decoration allowed many variations—such as the presence or absence of glaze, which made the surface predominantly light or dark, and the placement of the ornamental and decorative elements in relation to the shape. With the limited means available to Attic potters and vase-painters, the control of such details determined the effect of their works, as this seemingly simple vase demonstrates.

Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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