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Joined Fragments of a Ring-based Krater: Chariot Scene

Joined Fragments of a Ring-based Krater: Chariot Scene

Mycenaean

Fragmentary ring-based krater, with the forepart of a pair of horses, the reins pulled back from the rear, in front of a stylized figure, walking with arms and hands outstetched. Between them is a vertical (slighlty diagonal) line of circle motifs. 3 broad bands are below them, the horses' legs extending into them. There is a another thick band above them, just below the rim and on the flat lip. Orange-brown slip with red paint. 6 joining, restored fragments, paint cracking, chipped, pitted.

Terracotta

Helladic period, Late Helladic IIIB

Fragments