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Storage Vessel with Applied Decoration

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This uniquely decorated storage jar must have held something of significance to its owner. Hand-painted curves in red join functional and decorative handles and medallions with stylized faces. Two other medallions display reliefs of a female figure similar to those on coins and mosaics.

Storage Vessel with Applied Decoration, Cream ware, red paint

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