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Olpe; Attributed to the Achradina Painter; ca. 625-600 BC; 58.60

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleOlpe

About this objectAn olpe, typically used as a vessel to pour wine or water. This type of vase was popular in Corinth and Athens and features dark brown/black paint with a frieze of animals across the middle body. The frieze features a panther, a swan, two lions, and two goats. There has been red and white paint added to the decor of the vase around the neck and on the animals. Incision is used to add detail.

MakerAttributed to the Achradina Painter

Maker RoleArtist

Date Madeca. 625-600 BC

PeriodEarly Corinthian

Place MadeGreece

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyArchaic

Style and IconographyOrientalising

Style and IconographyCorinthian

MeasurementsHeight (to lip) 204mm; Diameter 122mm.

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

Credit LineDonated by M.K. Steven, 1960

Object TypeContainers

Object number58.60