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
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