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Neck Amphora; Early 6th Century BC; 153.73

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleNeck Amphora

About this objectEast Greek neck amphora. A term given to vases such as these where the neck of the vase appears to be offset from the body. Amphorae are typical storage containers used for a variety of items from liquids to grains.

This amphora features a red-brown paint colour, geometric decoration and images of birds along the shoulder. Considered to be an Eastern Greek replica of Fikellura style pottery from Miletos.

Date MadeEarly 6th Century BC

Date Madeca. 600-570 BC

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeGreece

Place NotesConsidered to have been found near Miletos.

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyArchaic

Style and IconographyOrientalising

Style and IconographyFikellura

MeasurementsHeight 224mm; Diameter 173mm

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LinePurchased, 1973

Object TypeStorage Vessels

Object number153.73