Geometric clay vessels for cremation rites

Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece

Two ancient clay vessels from ca. 920-880 BC, used in cremation rituals. Each has two handles and is decorated with geometric designs. The larger jug features spirals, concentric circles, and meanders, while the smaller one displays simpler patterns.


Two-handled cremation jugs with spiral and meander motifs, ca. 920-880 BC
Genre:  900-850 BC

Featured in the picture(s):

Sun cross, Skyphos with geometric painted decoration


Inventory number: ΝΑ 1957 ΝΑΚ 460Artist: The Charitonidis ClassCategory: VesselPeriod: Late...

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