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A rhyton in the form of a mule's head, Tarentum, 5th century BCE. (National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, Italy)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2017, August 24). Mule-shaped Rhyton, Tarentum. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7062/mule-shaped-rhyton-tarentum/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Mule-shaped Rhyton, Tarentum." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 24, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7062/mule-shaped-rhyton-tarentum/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Mule-shaped Rhyton, Tarentum." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 Aug 2017. Web. 20 Mar 2023.
