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Thasian Amphora Handle with Stamped Inscription

Thasian Amphora Handle with Stamped Inscription

Greek

Amphora handle of red clay stamped with an incuse square, within which are a volute krater and an inscription in Greek, ALKEIDES, running along the left-hand side of the stamp, in horizontal lettering. The right-hand edge of the stamp, with another line of text (appears to read THASION), has been damaged.

Terracotta

Hellenistic period

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