Dipylon Amphora

by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

As tall as a person, this pot is covered with geometric patterns and early figural representations.

Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E., ceramic, 160 cm, Geometric period (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

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Dipylon Amphora with Beth, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Frieze detail, Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Handle detail, Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Meanders, Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Detail between handle and frieze, Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Figures below handles (close),Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Figures below handles, Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Rosette, Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Frieze with standing figures, Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Frieze (close), Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Main Frieze, Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

Beth viewing the Dipylon Amphora, c. 755-750 B.C.E.

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Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Dipylon Amphora," in Smarthistory, December 14, 2015, accessed August 22, 2019, https://smarthistory.org/dipylon-amphora/.