VesselsGreek2nd century BCE

Knidian Stamped Amphora Handle

2nd century BCE

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Stamped

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek

Period

Hellenistic period

Century

2nd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

8 cm (3 1/8 in.)

Provenance

Acquired by Henry W. Haynes c. 1873-1878. Bequest of Prof. Henry W. Haynes to Department of the Classics, 1912. Transfer from the Department of the Classics, 1977.

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