Terracotta askos (flask with a handle over the top), ca. 300

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Terracotta askos (flask with a handle over the top), Hellenistic, ca. 300 , Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 9 1/8 in. ( cm), Vases, The askos itself is in the form of a sea creature, Scylla, its snake-like body forming the handle on top. On the body is a hound coursing a hare, with the head of a woman above. On the front of the vase is a head of Nike; on the back, a palmette

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Size: 4240px × 4240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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