File:Terracotta amphoriskos (flask) in the form of a bird-man MET DT4377.jpg

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Terracotta amphoriskos (flask) in the form of a bird-man, Greek, Attic (MET, 1999.68)

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Title
Terracotta amphoriskos (flask) in the form of a bird-man
Description
Greek, Attic; Amphoriskos in the form of a bird-man; Vases; This extraordinary vase of a bird-man, of high technical quality, is unique among the examples of Attic black-glazed pottery known today. It almost certainly relates to Aristophanes' well-known comedy The Birds (first produced in 415/414 B.C.) and may represent the costume that would have been worn by members of the chorus in the fifth century B.C.
Date late 5th century B.C.; Classical
Medium Terracotta; black-glaze
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 3 1/4 in. (17.8 x 8.3 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q160236
Current location
Greek and Roman Art
Accession number
1999.68
Credit line Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Christos G. Bastis Gift, 1999
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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/256922

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