Terracotta emblem bowl with head of Zeus or Sarapis, Hellenistic, 3rd–1st century B.C., Greek, Terracotta, h. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); d. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Vases, The interior medallion in high relief and flaring profile of this terracotta bowl are derived from metallic prototypes and were meant to replicate such luxury items. Clay vessels with these features were made beginning in the Hellenistic period in a variety of regions, such as Southern Italy, Asia Minor, and mainland Greece
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Terracotta emblem bowl, head, Zeus, Sarapis, Hellenistic, 3rd–1st century B.C, Greek, Terracotta, h, 2 13/16, 7.2 cm, d, 7 5/8, 19.4, Vases, interior, medallion, high relief, flaring profile, terracotta, derived, metallic prototypes, meant, replicate, luxury items, Clay vessels, features, Hellenistic period, variety, regions, Southern Italy, Asia Minor, mainland Greece
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