East Greek Terracotta Cosmetic Vase in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, September 2011

Terracotta cosmetic vase

Period: Archaic

Date: 4th quarter of the 6th century B.C.

Culture: East Greek

Medium: Terracotta

Dimensions: Overall: 3 7/8 x 5 3/16 in. (9.8 x 13.2 cm) diameter 3 13/16in. (9.8cm)

Classification: Vases

Credit Line: Classical Purchase Fund, 1977

Accession Number: 1977.11.3

Description:

On one side of the upper frieze of this exquisite vase, a youth holds two winged horses and two youths drive a chariot. Real and imaginary animals circulate on the other frieze areas between carefully drawn geometric patterns. The ram's-head cover may have served as a handle for a cosmetic applicator.

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