Terracotta pilgrim flask
Greek, South Italian, Campanian
Flask stands on two feet, with two small lug handles near mouth. One broad and one narrow strip around the circumference.
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Greek, South Italian, Campanian
Flask stands on two feet, with two small lug handles near mouth. One broad and one narrow strip around the circumference.
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Title: Terracotta pilgrim flask
Period: Hellenistic
Date: 3rd–2nd century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Campanian
Medium: Terracotta; black-glaze
Dimensions: H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
Accession Number: 06.1021.234
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