Small terracotta amphora (jar)

Greek, Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 151

An amphoriskos is a small amphora, or two-handled jar, that could serve as a gift in a tomb. Oversize versions of the same shape, with handles on the belly, served as grave markers. Large amphorae with handles placed on the belly or on the shoulder held women’s cremated remains, while men’s ashes were placed in amphorae with neck handles. Attic funerary practices are known for the close connection between specific pottery shapes and the gender of the deceased.

Small terracotta amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Small terracotta amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Small terracotta amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Small terracotta amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Small terracotta amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Small terracotta amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Small terracotta amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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