Bell Krater (Situla), "Yellow Spray Group"
late 4th or early 3rd century BCE
Description
Side A: ivy wreath, berries, female theatre mask (hetaera). Side B: wreath.
Dimensions
19.6 cm h x 28.1 cm diam. (7 11/16 in. h x 11 1/16 in. diam.)
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