Corinthian black-figure bowl with animal frieze decoration - ROM2018_16820_5

ROM2018_16820_5

Corinthian black-figure bowl with animal frieze decoration

Medium:Wheel-thrown earthenware, slip-painted with incised details
Geography: Made in Corinth, Greece; found at Castel d'Asso, Viterbo, Italy
Date: about 580-565 BC
Period: Greek Archaic period
Object number: 919.5.111
Credit Line: Sigmund Samuel Collection
On view
Gallery Location:Gallery of Greece
DescriptionThis two-handled lekanis (shallow bowl) is decorated in black-figure with an animal frieze featuring a panther, goats and an owl. It is of Middle Corinthian date, but has been heavily repainted after its excavation.
Cataloguer: Dr. Kate Cooper (2012 to present)
Cataloguer: Dr. John W. Hayes (ROM Staff, 1968-1992)
Collection:
Greek World
Department: World Cultures: Greek and Roman
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