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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This is an amphora, a type of Greek vase used in antiquity for transporting wine or oil. The amphora features a scene depicting two men in what appears to be a wrestling match or struggle.

26 Inv. 75.2. Chous, Truro Painter. RVAp 5/141; CVA (1) pls. 48-49.