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A Chalkidian Amphora

Amphora-psyker from Chalkis, ancient Greek city located in North-East Attica.

Up to now samples of Chalkidian amphorae have been found, mainly, in Tarquinia, Cerveteri and Vulci areas, and their number is small.

Probably the Chalkidian amphorae were made in Sicily where some colonies of the Greek city of Chalkis were located.

This amphora dating from 550-540 BC was found in Cerveteri. It is attributed to the so-called Inscription Painter

 

Chalkidian Black-figured Amphora

Approx. half of VI century BC

Attributed to The Inscription Painter

From Cerveteri , Etruria

Rome, Villa Giulia, Museo Nazionale Etrusco

 

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Uploaded on April 17, 2014
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