Accession No
1927.1168
Description
Two-handled Pelike of black glaze on red ware, one handle missing. Squared, everted rim with wide opening; neck has two opposing strap handles extending to half way down the body; body is widened and round towards the base of the body; base has footring. One side is decorated with the side profile of a female head wearing a hate with a large black circle; the other side is decorated with an owl; with palmette spiral decoration around. The interior rim has black glaze but it does not extend inside the vessel.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Italy; Southern Italy
Period
?Iron Age ?Roman Republic ?3rd century BC
Source
Ridgeway, William (Professor; Sir) [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1168
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
105mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Olpe with black glaze. Decorated with cat and female head in red figure
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
One handle missing.
Event Date 5/2000
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Two-handled Pelike of black glaze on red ware, one handle missing. Squared, everted rim with wide opening; neck has two opposing strap handles extending to half way down the body; body is widened and round towards the base of the body; base has footring. One side is decorated with the side profile of a female head wearing a hate with a large black circle; the other side is decorated with an owl; with palmette spiral decoration around. The interior rim has black glaze but it does not extend inside the vessel.
Event Date 20/3/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:49002
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