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Piriform (Pear-Shaped) Jar
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This shape was popular in its time as the amphora was several hundred years later, and probably served a similar function as a storage vessel. It was exported and imitated all over the Mediterranean world during the late Bronze Age.
| Artist / Maker | Greek, Mycenaean, Late Helladic IIIA1-2b |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1400–1300 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greek, Mycenaean, Late Helladic IIIA1-2b |
| Medium | ceramic |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Diameter of base: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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