Terracotta head-shaped flask

Greek, probably Cypriot

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

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 Cyprus.

Terracotta head-shaped flask, Terracotta, Greek, probably Cypriot

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Terracotta head-shaped flask, Terracotta, Greek, probably Cypriot
Terracotta head-shaped flask, Terracotta, Greek, probably Cypriot

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