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Terracotta cosmetic vase

4th quarter of the 6th century BCE
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta cosmetic vase
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: 4th quarter of the 6th century BCE
  • Culture: East Greek
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 3 7/8 x 5 3/16 in. (9.8 x 13.2 cm)
    diameter 3 13/16in. (9.8cm)
  • Classification: Vases
  • Credit Line: The Bothmer Purchase Fund, 1977
  • Object Number: 1977.11.3
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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