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Pelike

Pelike

Greek

Small pelike in buff fabric with a severely misfired semi-lustrous slip in mottled black and dark brownish-orange. Chipping and accretions on surface. Maeander pattern in dark orange runs around neck. Figures and vegetation in a very dark orange with black details. On each side palmette tendrils frame a youth facing left, wearing a long cloak which conceals both arms. Repairs on rim.

Terracotta

Classical period, Late

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