Terracotta relief probably from a funnel vase, late 3rd–early 2nd century

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Terracotta relief probably from a funnel vase, Early Hellenistic, late 3rd–early 2nd century , Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Canosan, Terracotta, 8 9/16 x 12in. ( x ), Vases, This is one of four reliefs with two-figure compositions depicting a combat between two warriors, likely a Gaul and a Greek. Several reliefs probably decorated a large funerary jar. They rested on a shelf-like projection from the body of the vase and were secured by dowels through the holes in the plaque

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Size: 3800px × 2896px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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