A red terracotta skyphos from Ancient Greece with a darkened hue along the botto…

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A red terracotta skyphos from Ancient Greece with a darkened hue along the bottom (possibly decorative or aged). The body is bulbous tapering toward the wide base and has two D-shaped handles on each side. Ancient Greece - 4th-2nd century. Dimensions: H: 3 1/8 in.,( 8 cm.); L: 5 3/4 in., (14.5 cm.) Goood overall. Sign of age and wear throughout. Chipping in places. See photos for reference.

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A red terracotta skyphos from Ancient Greece with a darkened

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