Two storage vessels for wine of the Greek stamnos type (42 and 39 cm high). A wine-flagon of oenochoe type (41 cm high). They all have an olive-green patina; the wine-flagons are decorated with animals and enamelling.
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Title of artwork, date
Collection of three bronze vessels, c. 450 BC
Date supported
1929
Medium and material
Bronze
Grant
500
Total cost
5000
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