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Double vase
Greek, South Italian
Place of Manufacture: Italy, Campania
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Black Glaze Ware
Dimensions
22 x 26 cm (8 11/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Lent by the Misses Norton, July 8, 1912. Made a gift, September 11, 1941
Accession Number41.649
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionOn either side, at point of junction a plastic female head emerging from an acanthus leaf. Dull black glaze.
Two wide mouthed jars joined together. At top, two vertical interlacing handles.
Two wide mouthed jars joined together. At top, two vertical interlacing handles.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: the Misses Norton Collection; loaned to MFA by the Misses Norton, July 8, 1912 (922.12a&b); gift of the Misses Norton to MFA, September 11, 1941