Dipylon Amphora


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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Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Dipylon Amphora," in Smarthistory, December 14, 2015, accessed September 21, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/dipylon-amphora/.