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Terracotta vessel with a narrow neck and small, curved handles, areas of black indicating lost portions of a battle scene.
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Campania / 340-330 BCE

Amphora (Storage Jar)

Amphora (Storage Jar)

Look closely at Amphora (Storage Jar). Terracotta vessel with a narrow neck and small, curved handles, areas of black indicating lost portions of a battle scene.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What detail would you point out to someone seeing this for the first time? The Art Institute dates Amphora (Storage Jar) to 340-330 BCE.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Attributed to the Ixion Painter Greek; Campania, Italy made this vessel. The museum dates it 340-330 BCE.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoAmphora (Storage Jar)

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