This is an image depicting a historical artifact from Ancient Apulia. It appears to be a fragment of painted pottery with visible human figures on it, suggesting the representation of people in various positions or activities. The style and quality of the artwork indicate that it may have been part of a larger piece or a series. The artifact's material is not clearly identifiable from the image alone; however, based on its appearance, it could be ceramic or another type of pottery often used in ancient contexts for decoration or storage.

Ch. 11 Vases

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The image displays a large, round ceramic vase with two handles on either side. The vase is adorned with intricate black-figure designs featuring human figures and decorative elements in the ancient Greek style. Its material appears to be pottery or earthenware, and its color ranges from dark brown to black due to the applied glaze.

20 Inv. 98.153. Bell-krater, Painter of Vatican Z20. RVAp 20/160; CVA (1) pls. 23-25 (where re-attributed to the Snub Nose Painter).