Terracotta head-shaped flask ca. 80–1 Greek, probably Cypriot The glossy red pigment covering the surface of this handle flask identifies it as an example of Magenta ware. The combination of the mold-made face, wheel-thrown neck, and hand-formed back and base, is also characteristic of this class of pottery. Although Magenta ware was made throughout the Mediterranean world, handled flasks in the shape of human heads have been most commonly found on Terracotta head-shaped flask 240128

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