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vase
Object Type
vase
Museum number
1856,1226.54
Description
Pottery vase in the form of two moulded female heads set back to back.
Cultures/periods
Etrusco-Campanian
Archaic Period (Etruscan)
Classical Period (Etruscan)
Production date
500BC-470BC
(circa)
Production place
Made in:
Campania
(probably)
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Capua
Materials
pottery
Technique
moulded
Dimensions
Height:
22.86 centimetres
Location
On display
(G71/dc9)
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Sir William Temple
Acquisition date
1856
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1856,1226.54