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Askos

Askos

Greek

Pinkish-buff fabric with metallic black slip. Askos has a ring base, an everted rim on its spout, and a strap handle. A large palmette is painted in added white on either side of the body of the vessel.

Terracotta

Hellenistic period

Vessels