Pelike
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Pelike

TitlePelike
Date4th century BCE 3rd century BCE
MediumTerracotta
ClassificationVases
OriginGreek, Attic Greek
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. John van Benschoten Griggs, 1946
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Pelike” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 4th century BCE. It is executed in terracotta and classified as vases. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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