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Accession_Number 23.11.10
Shape Miniature calyx krater
Shape_description Flat base, bulbous lower body to which are attached two horizontal strap handles, which rise slightly; flaring upper body and plain, rounded lip.
Material Terracotta
Fabric Laconian
Fabric_description
Munsell_color 7.5YR 6/6
Decoration Reddish-brown glaze outside and inside; two red stripes outside
Inscriptions
Condition Nearly one third of the rim and much of the upper body, below it, is broken off; glaze chipped and worn.
Technique/Style
Provenance From the Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, Sparta
Period Late Archaic / Early Classical
Date 6-4 c.
Dating_details
Artist
Attribution
Image

2004.98.0008.jpg
Miniature calyx krater, bottom view. Large chip in rim evident.
Comparanda
Bibliography
Archive_Ref reference 1
reference 2
Beazley_DB
Height 3.8
Diameters Rim 4.2; base 2.4
Handle_height 1.2
Other_dims. W. incl. handles 6.0
Location 11.1.11
Edited_by Karen; Amy
Date_edited 30.03.2004; 06.05.2004
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