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 depicts a fragment of an ancient Greek vase featuring intricate black-figure pottery decoration, which typically includes figures and scenes from mythology or everyday life. The visible scene includes at least two individuals in traditional attire, suggesting a narrative element typical of such artwork.

5 Inv. 97.187. Bell-krater fragment, Painter of the Long Overfalls. RVAp 4/130a; CVA (1) pl. 6.2.