Terracotta cosmetic vase

East Greek

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 152

On one side of the upper frieze of this exquisite vase, a youth holds two winged horses and two youths drive a chariot. Real and imaginary animals circulate on the other frieze areas between carefully drawn geometric patterns. The ram's-head cover may have served as a handle for a cosmetic applicator.

Terracotta cosmetic vase, Terracotta, East Greek

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Terracotta cosmetic vase, Terracotta, East Greek
Terracotta cosmetic vase, Terracotta, East Greek
Terracotta cosmetic vase, Terracotta, East Greek
Terracotta cosmetic vase, Terracotta, East Greek

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