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Attributed to the Milazzo Painter
Four friezes with animals
Olpai were greatly favored by Corinthian artists, particularly during the last three decades of the seventh century. The decoration consists almost exclusively of animal friezes; there are virtually no examples with narrative figural subjects.
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Title: Terracotta oinochoe:olpe (jug)
Artist:
Attributed to the Milazzo Painter
Period: Transitional
Date: ca. 630–615 BCE
Culture: Greek, Corinthian
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1896
Object Number: 96.18.41
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