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Amphora, Southern Italy
A red-figure pottery amphora with a painted representation of a female face, dating from around 320 BC. The woman is wearing a necklace and earrings with her hair pulled up and covered with a headdress. Single female heads, normally wearing headdresses and jewellery, were a popular motif in the red-figure ware of Southern Italy. Pottery such as this was possibly used for funerary purposes, rather than daily use. This amphora was collected from Pompeii, Italy. Bequest from Miss Mary Sophie Tucker
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TRURI : 1894.3.1
Media ID 19210429
© RIC, photographer Mike Searle
Black Brown Vessel Handle Handles Storage
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of ancient history and Mediterranean charm to your special moments with our exquisite Amphora Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating artwork "Amphora, Southern Italy" by Mike Searle from the Royal Cornwall Museum, these cards showcase a stunning red-figure pottery amphora adorned with an intricately painted female face. Dating back to around 320 BC, this timeless design showcases the woman's elegance and sophistication with her necklace, earrings, and upswept hairstyle. Add a historical and cultural twist to your greetings and make every message a work of art.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Amphora, Southern Italy - A Glimpse into Ancient Elegance
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. This print showcases an exquisite red-figure pottery amphora from Southern Italy, dating back to around 320 BC. Adorned with a mesmerizing painted representation of a female face, this artifact offers us a glimpse into the artistic prowess and cultural sophistication of ancient civilizations. The woman depicted on the amphora exudes grace and beauty, her hair elegantly pulled up and covered with a delicate headdress. Enhancing her allure are the intricate necklace and earrings she wears, showcasing the attention to detail prevalent in Southern Italian red-figure ware. While vessels like these were commonly used for storage purposes in daily life, this particular piece is believed to have served a more solemn function - possibly connected to funerary rituals. Its origin from Pompeii adds an extra layer of historical significance as it survived the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Collected by Miss Mary Sophie Tucker and now housed at the Royal Cornwall Museum, this amphora stands as a testament to human creativity throughout time. The rich hues of red, brown, and black beautifully accentuate its decorative motifs while highlighting its craftsmanship. Through this image captured by Mike Searle's lens, we are transported back centuries ago to appreciate both the aesthetic splendor and cultural symbolism embedded within this remarkable artifact from ancient Southern Italy.
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