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Proto-geometric clay flask

Workshop of Skyros island-0950/-0900

Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization

Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece

Proto-geometric clay flask with dense linear decoration in a radial arrangement. The central panel contains two groups of goats or deer, flanking an abstractly rendered tree of life. Both Attic and Euboean-Cycladic circle influences may be discerned in the vase-painting. From Skyros, Sporades, 950-900 BC. H. 0.286 m. Gift of Rena Andreadi. (ΓΕ 28190)

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  • Title: Proto-geometric clay flask
  • Creator: Workshop of Skyros island
  • Date Created: -0950/-0900
  • Location Created: Greece
  • diameter: 5.9
  • Physical Dimensions: h286 cm (complete)
  • More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
  • Type: vase
  • Rights: Benaki Museum
  • External Link: Benaki Museum
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization

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