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Situla and oinochoe

Unknown artist, mid 5th–4th century BC

1) Decorated bronze situla (bucket), Greek, 4th century BC. There is an Intricate scroll and palmette ornament below the handle attachent. From the tomb of a rich chieftain in the outer regions of the Greek world; 2) Etruscan bronze oinochoe (wide-bellied jug), mid 5th century BC. The lower finial of the handle has a palmette plus flower ornament.

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Title of artwork, date

Situla and oinochoe, mid 5th–4th century BC

Date supported

1985

Medium and material

Bronze

Dimensions

1) 26 cm; 2) 17.5 cm

Grant

870

Total cost

1675

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