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Pelike
A pelike is a one-piece ceramic container similar to an amphora. It has two open handles that are vertical on their lateral aspects and even at the side with the edge of the belly, a narrow neck, a flanged mouth, and a sagging, almost spherical belly. Unlike the often-pointed bottom of many amphorae, the pelike's bottom is always flanged so it will stand on its own. Pelikes are often intricately painted, usually depicting a scene involving people. The shape first appeared in Athens about 520 BC and continued late into the 4th century BC.
External links
- Red-Figure Pelike by the Darius Painter
- Neck-pelike with aulodic contest
- Red-figure pelike, attributed to the Marsyas Painter
- Shapes of greek pottery
Last updated: 06-01-2005 01:58:02
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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