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Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian
Two Nikai (personifications of Victory)
The early phase of Gnathian pottery is distinguished by a wide range of colors, well represented by this piece. At the top of the shaft, between leaves in relief, appear the Nikai, also in relief, with pink drapery and various tonalities of yellow on their hair and feathers.
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Title: Terracotta thymiaterion (incense burner)
Period: Late Classical
Date: ca. 350–325 BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian
Medium: Terracotta; added color
Dimensions: H. 10 11/16 in. (27.1 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1926
Object Number: 26.60.74
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