Terracotta guttus (flask with handle and spout)

Greek, South Italian, Campanian

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 161

The left foot wears a sandal with a thick sole—perhaps that of an actor? The functional features of the object include the strainer at the top, a small spout in the form of a lion's head, and the vertical ring handle. Vases in the form of sandaled feet occur in Greek art at all periods and in all areas.

Terracotta guttus (flask with handle and spout), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Campanian

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Terracotta guttus (flask with handle and spout), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Campanian
Terracotta guttus (flask with handle and spout), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Campanian

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