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Terracotta amphoriskos (perfume vase)

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Terracotta, Late Corinthian, Greek Corinthian
Greek and Roman Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Purchase Ruth E. White Gift 1969
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Title: Terracotta amphoriskos (perfume vase)
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Terracotta, Late Corinthian, Greek Corinthian.

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