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 shows a Greek amphora, which is a type of vase typically used for storage in antiquity. It appears to be made from clay with red-figured decoration, featuring human figures and other motifs typical of ancient Greek pottery. The style suggests it may originate from the Hellenistic period (323–31 BCE).

23 Inv. 98.73. Pelike, close to the Painter of the Truro Pelike. CVA (1) pl. 41.