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Terracotta olpe

3rd quarter 7th century BCE
Not on view
Friezes of real and fantastic animals, including lions, panthers, goats, deer, bulls, boars, swans, are characteristic of Corinthian art. The style was strongly influenced by the art of the ancient Near East, where repetitive bands of animal decoration were common. At the same time, Corinthian vessels like this olpe were widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean, and the distinctive design was closely copied in a number of local pottery workshops, particularly in Etruria and South Italy.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta olpe
  • Artist: Attributed to Master of Vatican, 73
  • Period: Early Corinthian
  • Date: 3rd quarter 7th century BCE
  • Culture: Greek
  • Medium: Terracotta, pigment
  • Dimensions: H. 36 cm x D. 19.5 cm (across top)
  • Classification: Vases
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
  • Object Number: 2021.40.4
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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