Amphora with geometric decoration
National Archeological Museum, Athens, GreeceThis large ceramic amphora served as a grave marker during the Geometric period of ancient Greece. The vessel is decorated with elaborate geometric patterns including prominent cross symbols enclosed within concentric circles, along with meanders, triangles, and star motifs painted in black on the buff clay surface.
Ancient Greek funerary amphora decorated with encircled crosses and geometric patterns from Early Iron Age
Genre:
800-750 BC
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Amphora with geometric decoration
Material: Ceramic pottery with black painted decoration Date range: 800-750 BC Origin: Ancient...
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