Neck-Amphora with Funerary Scene
Attributionattributed to
Boston Ready Painter
(Greek, South Italy (Campania), 4th century BCE)
CultureItalian, Campanian
Datec. 350-325 BCE
Mediumred-figure ware terracotta with added white and yellow
Dimensions7 3/8 x 19 7/16 in. (18.7 x 49.4 cm)
Classificationsceramics
Credit LineUNC Art Department Collection
Object number58.12.1
DescriptionCampanian form of neck-amphora. The lip is chamfered. Long, narrow neck, body, and stem. The handles are four-reeded. The stem flares; incised groove on center of foot. On the neck, debased tongues; interior of handles are reserved. Worn scroll on shoulder. A reserved line separates the shoulder from the body. Under each handle is a palmette ornament. A continuous wave pattern encircles the entire lower body. The lower body and foot are black, with reserve lines at attachment of stem and body and halfway down stem.On View
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