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Trefoil Oinochoe in the Shape of a Female Head

Trefoil Oinochoe in the Shape of a Female Head

Greek

Trefoil-mouthed oinochoe in the shape of a female head; vase mouth, upper part of handle and part of base restored. Remains of black gloss on eyes and eyebrows, miltos on cheeks, red added paint for hair and ivy wreath.

Terracotta; black gloss and added red paint

Archaic period, Late, to Early Classical

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