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This black figured amphora was made by the Andokides Painter of Attica, and it dates from c. 530 BCE. It is made of clay and special glaze. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 30). Black Figured Greek Amphora. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7729/black-figured-greek-amphora/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Black Figured Greek Amphora." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 30, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7729/black-figured-greek-amphora/.
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