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Large relief pithos decorated with scenes from the Capture of Troy

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Large relief pithos decorated with scenes from the Capture of Troy

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Large relief pithos decorated with scenes from the Capture of Troy. Mykonos.

Detailed Info

Object type relief
pottery
Material ceramic
Size 140
Author of the object no
Condition good
Original yes
Historical period Archaic Period
Date bottom -700 exact date: no
Date top -600
Location of the object Kyklades ( Cyclades )
Mykonos Chora
Museum Mykonos, Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Keyword horse
Description Large relief pithos decorated with scenes from the Capture of Troy. It had been used as a burial pithos and was discovered in the summer of 1961, during the digging of a well, in the centre of the town of Mykonos. The descent of the Greeks from the Wooden Horse is depicted on the neck, and the body is covered with panels showing warriors attacking women and children.
Storage directory Mykonos
Photographer Zdenek Kratochvil
Date of the photo 2002-09-21
Updated at 28-02-2010 11:27
Created at 28-02-2010 11:27
Signature mykm206
Image group(s) Mykonos: Relief, Capture of Troy
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