Swastika on wine jug, Attic Late Geometric oinochoe

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

Material: Terracotta (clay)
Date range: 725-700 BC
Origin: Athens, Greece (Attic region)

This large round wine vessel shows the typical decoration style of Late Geometric Athens. The surface is covered with painted bands of geometric shapes including swastika, zigzags, dots, triangles, and checkerboard patterns.

The center band features an architectural scene with what looks like a building structure with rectangular divisions. These geometric designs were common decorative elements in Greek pottery from this time period.

Museum label reference: Attic Late Geometric oinochoe. Terracotta. 725-700 B.C.

Original Text: Αττική υστερογεωμετρική οινοχόη. Πηλός. 725-700 π.Χ.

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Large terracotta oinochoe with geometric patterns and architectural designs from Late Geometric period Athens

Taken on Tuesday 02nd of July 2019

Device: Google

Model: Pixel 3 XL

Genre: 725-700 BC

Source: Athens, Greece

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