Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles, late 8th–early 7th century

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Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles, Geometric, late 8th–early 7th century , Greek, Attic, Terracotta, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Vases, While the shapes of most vases correspond to an established typology, this unusual piece was probably produced for a specific purpose. The strainer at the top permitted the solid portion of a mixture to be separated from the liquid portion, which could then be poured through the spout

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Size: 2690px × 3381px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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