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[Agora Publication] AgoraPicBk 22 (1985): Birds of the Athenian Agora

Lamberton, R. D. Rotroff, S. I ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... As well as the Little Owl, or glaux, so often seen accompanying the goddess Athena, many other birds played an important role in Greek art and symbolism. This booklet describes the ways in which the Greeks ... 1985 ... As well as the Little Owl, or glaux, so often seen accompanying the goddess Athena, many other birds played an important role in Greek art and symbolism. This booklet describes the ways in which the Greeks viewed birds, from useful hawks and fowl to exotic parakeets and peacocks. Some of the birds most often depicted are imaginary—from the griffin to the “phallos bird,” whose head and neck consisted of an erect penis.

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 3, s. 207, p. 197

Athenaeus, XIII, 580c. Athenaeus, XIII, 577d. Erotian, Glossarium Hippocraticum, 82, 8. Birds. Aristophanes, Birds, 13-14. Schol. on Aristophanes, Birds, 13. Schol. on Aristophanes, Birds, 14. Kock, C.A.F., ... Agora 3 197 ... 2nd-3rd A.D ... Birds ... Aristophanes, Birds, 13-14 ... Schol. on Aristophanes, Birds, 13

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[Agora Image] 2008.03.0197

Protoattic stamnos decorated with birds. Watercolor by Piet de Jong ... Craig Mauzy ... Ptg. 291 Horizontal (normal) ... 2006 ... Protoattic stamnos decorated with birds. Watercolor by Piet de Jong.

[Agora Object] AP 2099: Black Figure Sherd

Flying birds. Carl Roebuck, Nb. No. 7. Well A. 256 ... 30 April 1938 ... Flying birds.

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[Agora Object] P 470: Black Figure Lekanis Fragment

Siren left, over backs of feeding birds, right. Added red on breast and tail of Siren, shoulders of birds. Stripes of thinnish glaze between. Underside unglazed. Leica ... 4 April 1932 ... Siren left, over backs of feeding birds, right. Added red on breast and tail of Siren, shoulders of birds.

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[Agora Image] 2004.01.1143 (HAT 66-123)

Mosaic of the parakeets, detail of birds. Watercolor by Weaks Gardner Smith ... Weaks Gardner Smith ... PD 1387-a =84-111 (same in black-and-white), House BC/8-9 ... 1965 ... Mosaic of the parakeets, detail of birds. Watercolor by Weaks Gardner Smith.

[Agora Object] P 1767: Kantharos Fragment

Rim fragment. Birds moving right; geometric pattern below birds. Glazed inside. By the same hand as P 579(?). Early Orientalizing style. Geometric area outside house; from votive deposit. Leica, 3-26, ... 5 April 1932 ... Rim fragment. Birds moving right; geometric pattern below birds.

[Agora Object] P 688: Plate Fragment: Stamped

Central part of Late Roman C plate. Stamped with small birds or chickens. Two birds and part of a third. Light red clay; dull red wash. From sherds, B 142. Leica, 2-314 ... 28 April 1932 ... Stamped with small birds or chickens. Two birds and part of a third.

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[Agora Notebook Page] ΟΟ-7-36 (pp. 1260-1261)

Revetment Fragment with Birds. Stamped Amphora Handle: Knidian. Bowl with Sgraffito and Incised Decoration ... ΟΟ-7 1260, 1261 S 1317 ΟΟ 443 I 6086 SS 10325 SS 10326 P 19167 S 1317 SS 10325 SS 10326 P 19167 ... 20 March 1948 ... Revetment Fragment with Birds

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.0562 (Slide Sheet: 39:09 Slide Set: 08:19)

Inscribed bronze ornaments in the shape of birds (left, B 1388; right, B 96) ... 1 Jun 2000 ... Inscribed bronze ornaments in the shape of birds (left, B 1388; right, B 96).

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.0674 (Slide Sheet: 43:06 Slide Set: 08:20)

Jug of the Turkish period. Two birds facing each other. Sgraffito inscription at top ... 1 Jun 2000 ... Jug of the Turkish period. Two birds facing each other.

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.0675 (Slide Sheet: 43:07)

Jug of the Turkish period. Two birds facing each other. Detail of the bird ... 1 Jun 2000 ... Jug of the Turkish period. Two birds facing each other.

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[Agora Image] 2012.36.0387 (Section Ι 544)

Graffito birds on re-used block in Valerian Wall, outer face, about 10m north of South Tower ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Graffito birds on re-used block in Valerian Wall, outer face, about 10m north of South Tower.

[Agora Object] P 4136: Plate Fragment: Stamped

From the base of a Late Roman C plate. Birds stamped inside. Buff clay; red wash inside, thinner outside. Leica ... 12 April 1934 ... From the base of a Late Roman C plate. Birds stamped inside.

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[Agora Object] AP 1114: Corinthian Sherds

Four sherd from same vase. Design shows birds in black and red. Oscar Broneer, Nb. No. 4. Well M. 149, 169 ... 21 May 1937, 27 May 1937 ... Design shows birds in black and red.

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.0550 (Slide Sheet: 39:12)

Bowl fragments decorated with birds. 12th c. A.D. bowl (left, P 7839) and Turkish plate (right, P 434) ... 1 Jun 2000 ... Bowl fragments decorated with birds. 12th c. A.D. bowl (left, P 7839) and Turkish plate (right, P 434).

[Agora Object] H 292: Skyphos

Low disk foot and very squat body. In handle zone, at one side, two birds with striped bodies to right, a third bird with solid body squeezed in at right; on either side, two opposed birds facing center, ... LG II ... In handle zone, at one side, two birds with striped bodies to right, a third bird with solid body squeezed in at right; on either side, two opposed birds facing center, one with solid body, the other with hatched body.

[Agora Object] P 13034: Black Figure Miniature Pyxis Fragment

One leg and about one-third of bowl preserved. Water birds in panel on leg. Well 6, container 6, upper fill. Leica ... 26 May 1938 ... One leg and about one-third of bowl preserved. Water birds in panel on leg.

[Agora Object] P 23628: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Rim fragment. On lower wall, small leaves between tips of petals; above them, alternating birds and Nikai flying left. Nikai hold a round object, possibly a wreath. Upper zone: a band of very small birds ... 10 April 1953 ... On lower wall, small leaves between tips of petals; above them, alternating birds and Nikai flying left. ... Upper zone: a band of very small birds between two ridges. Above this, a band of alternating small objects, perhaps palmettes and birds. Pinkish-buff clay.

[Agora Object] P 1691: Skyphos Fragment: Attic

Rim fragment. Panel of degenerate birds. Horizontal lines around rim. Attic manufacture. Subgeometric style. Geometric area outside house, disturbed fill. Leica, 3-13 ... 14 April 1932 ... Panel of degenerate birds. Horizontal lines around rim.

[Agora Object] P 8347: Kotyle Fragment: Corinthian

Rim fragment. In handle zone, procession of birds to right; horizontal bands below. Brownish glaze. Protocorinthian. From tin. Protoattic pit. Leica, 7-528 ... March-April 1936 ... In handle zone, procession of birds to right; horizontal bands below.

[Agora Object] P 1681: Skyphos Fragment: Corinthian

Rim fragment. Panel of degenerated birds. Solid below. Black and dilute paint. Subgeometric style. Protocorinthian. Geometric area outside house, disturbed fill. Leica, 3-23 ... 27 April 1932 ... Panel of degenerated birds. Solid below.

[Agora Object] P 4032: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Wall fragment with vegetable decoration of tall lotus petals(?) combined with acanthus leaves on which birds may perch. Firm black glaze. Cistern. Leica PD 316 ... 1932 ... combined with acanthus leaves on which birds may perch.

[Agora Object] P 1680: Skyphos Fragment: Corinthian

Rim fragment. Panel of birds to right. Brown paint. Early drawing; probably Geometric Protocorinthian. Lot ΣΤ ?. Geometric area outside house, disturbed area. Leica, 3-23 ... 1932 ... Panel of birds to right. Brown paint.

[Agora Object] H 334: Tankard

Nothing of bottom. Neck divided by triple verticals into panels; to each side of handle, vertical zigzag column in narrow panel; then, hatched swastika in square panel; then, hatched swastika in square ... LG IB-LG IIA ... Neck divided by triple verticals into panels; to each side of handle, vertical zigzag column in narrow panel; then, hatched swastika in square panel; then, hatched swastika in square panel; wide panel at front containing two opposed birds with hatched bodies; blob-star ringed by dots between the birds, dot rosettes in field. ... Black to brown glaze. For birds cf. Swan Painter, though without the distinctive long necks: cf.

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.0631 (Slide Sheet: 41:19)

Fragments of Byzantine plates (left, P 183; right, P 14674). Small birds of prey. Sgraffito ware. 11 to 12th centuries A.D ... 1 Jun 2000 ... Fragments of Byzantine plates (left, P 183; right, P 14674). Small birds of prey. Sgraffito ware. 11 to 12th centuries A.D.

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[Agora Object] P 1764: Pyxis Lid Fragments

Three fragments. Water birds on edge; birds are feeding right with triangular and oval filling ornaments and lines within. Thinned black paint much peeled. For the motif, cf. P 840. Orientalizing style ... 14 April 1932 ... Three fragments. Water birds on edge; birds are feeding right with triangular and oval filling ornaments and lines within.

[Agora Object] P 12277: Skyphos Fragment

Part of a shallow skyphos with outward-tilted rim; one handle stump preserved. Interlocking latticed triangles in the handle zone outside, bands below and on the rim. Bands on the rim inside; below, a ... 15-18 March 1938 ... Bands on the rim inside; below, a procession of birds to the left. A diagonal row of dots between each pair of birds. Attic clay, dull black glaze.

[Agora Object] PNP 433: Megarian Bowl Fragment

Flower medallion, leaf calyx, birds and Erotes. Medallion and lower wall preserved. Medallion: Double rosette surrounded by a scraped groove and row of beading. Calyx: Band of spreading leaves. Alternating ... 1934 ... Flower medallion, leaf calyx, birds and Erotes. Medallion and lower wall preserved. ... Alternating birds and Erotes between their tips.

[Agora Object] P 12278: Skyphos Fragment

Possibly from a cup. Part of a panel bordered by multiple verticals; in it two birds facing; a star behind each. Glazed inside. Geometric well, lower fill. Leica ... 15-18 March 1938 ... Part of a panel bordered by multiple verticals; in it two birds facing; a star behind each.

[Agora Object] P 23891: Black Figure Lid Fragment

Two joining fragments showing water birds and rosettes with incision and added red. Large lid with plain downcurved rim. "Basin", dug bedrock fill with late Hellenistic. 3044 Leica ... 20 April 1954 ... Two joining fragments showing water birds and rosettes with incision and added red.

[Agora Object] P 25632: Bowl

Parts of wall and rim, with one handle, restored. Body banded, birds in shoulder zone. Base flat. Inside glazed. Peeled red glaze. Geometric well. 2634 Leica, 82-122 ... 5 June 1953 ... Body banded, birds in shoulder zone.

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[Agora Object] P 16766: Black Figure Skyphos Fragments

Twenty-five fragments make up to thirteen. Probably from more than one vase, but no sure criterion for sorting. A shallow skyphos with concave lip. Broad reserved zone around body decorated with a row ... 30 August-2 September 1932 ... Broad reserved zone around body decorated with a row of birds to right, three or four birds on each side.

[Agora Object] P 27714: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Numerous joining fragments preserve part of foot and wall. Large moldmade bowl, with raised, moulded foot. Large leaves near the bottom of the bowl, with rosettes, birds and indistinguishable objects ... 8 July 1967 ... Large leaves near the bottom of the bowl, with rosettes, birds and indistinguishable objects decorating bottom half. Upper part of body, with birds, running winged figures and animals.

[Agora Object] AP 1734: Attic Black Figure Lid

Buff clay; ray pattern, birds, lions, sphynxes etc. on different zones. Many fragments. Belong with AP 1729. Not found 12.01.22. Carl Roebuck, Nb. No. 6. Well A, top to 18.45m. 38 ... 26 March 1938 ... Buff clay; ray pattern, birds, lions, sphynxes etc. on different zones.

[Agora Object] P 1668: Amphora Fragment

Black body and reserved panel with zigzags and birds. Fairly careless ripe Dipylon style. Geometric area, outside house; from between walls south of house, lower level. Leica, 3-22, 81-594 ... 15 April 1932 ... Black body and reserved panel with zigzags and birds. Fairly careless ripe Dipylon style.

[Agora Object] P 4026: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Wall fragment depicts two rampant goats before krater above which is a mask in the center. Birds above and a second mask to the left. Firm black glaze. Cistern. Leica PD 316 ... 1932 ... Wall fragment depicts two rampant goats before krater above which is a mask in the center. Birds above and a second mask to the left.

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[Agora Object] P 8047: Plate Fragment: Stamped

Fragment of bottom of plate, broken all around. Border of alternate herringbone pine trees and birds, right. Good red clay and glaze. Late Roman C. Late Roman fill, with coins 114-121. Leica ... 4 June 1936 ... Border of alternate herringbone pine trees and birds, right. Good red clay and glaze.

[Agora Object] PNP 346: Mould For Megarian Bowls

Clay: Pale buff, containing some fine grit. Rim Zone: Masks alternating with sitting birds (?). Wall: Slight and uncertain traces. From a notably straight walled bowl Assembly place, clearing north of ... 1931 ... Rim Zone: Masks alternating with sitting birds (?). Wall: Slight and uncertain traces.

[Agora Object] P 24849: Oinochoe

Neckless oinochoe. Most of rim, handle and base missing. Trefoil mouth, band handle. Banded to handle, solid above, but long panel with untidy zigzag and birds. Worn black glaze. Well. 787 Leica, 81-349 ... (June 1955) ... Banded to handle, solid above, but long panel with untidy zigzag and birds. Worn black glaze.

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[Agora Object] P 7015: Vessel Fragment

From a large open pot with a flat rim, glazed on its upper face, and a projecting piecrust rim set slightly below. On body, below rim, a row of long-necked birds right, the mouths open, the eyes reserved ... 12 March 1936 ... On body, below rim, a row of long-necked birds right, the mouths open, the eyes reserved. ... Red glaze for birds and on piecrust rim.

[Agora Object] P 23086: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Mended from two pieces. Fragment giving complete profile; somewhat out-turned rim. Scraped groove at rim and around medallion, filled with miltos. Below rim zone of spirals, then alternating birds, masks ... 20 April 1953 ... Below rim zone of spirals, then alternating birds, masks and Erotes. In the center of the medallion unidentified object, around it alternating grapes and flying birds; around the medallion leaves.

[Agora Object] P 11430: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Piece from rim and wall. Palmette, spiral and ovolo borders. Eros hunting lion; Erotes and birds floating about. Dull red glaze. Cistern, hard earth at bottom, no stratification, early 3rd. c. B.C. 111 ... 13-27 February 1937 ... Eros hunting lion; Erotes and birds floating about.

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[Agora Object] P 6157: Black Figure Phiale Fragment

Small round-bottomed bowl fragment with navel at center, concave beneath. Outside, narrow black and purple bands; inside, blob like birds(?) with added purple; blobs of black in field. Hole in bedrock, ... 20 June 1935 ... Outside, narrow black and purple bands; inside, blob like birds(?) with added purple; blobs of black in field.

[Agora Object] P 24845: Bowl on Stand Fragment

Preserved, part of high rim and torus body. Band handle attachments. On rim, panels with checkerboard, zigzags, birds. On torus body, zigzags. Dull black glaze. Late Geometric. Well. 787 Leica, 81-360 ... (June 1955) ... On rim, panels with checkerboard, zigzags, birds. On torus body, zigzags.

[Agora Object] PNP 314: Mould for Megarian Bowls

Two rim fragments. Rim zone: two plain ridges above, a band of double spirals below, between them palmettes, rosettes, standing birds and the tips of lotus leaves. East end of East Stoa, Layer II, beneath ... 5 July 1934 ... Rim zone: two plain ridges above, a band of double spirals below, between them palmettes, rosettes, standing birds and the tips of lotus leaves.

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[Agora Object] P 23483: Black Figure Oinochoe

Conical oinochoe. Mouth and handle missing. Small hole in body. Two long-necked birds facing each other over large blobby rosettes. Rosette under handle. Added red for some details. Coarse incision. Buff ... 10 June 1953 ... Two long-necked birds facing each other over large blobby rosettes.

[Agora Object] P 7460: Kotyle Fragment

From upper body and rim. Bands to handle zone; in handle zone procession of water birds to right, with vertical zigzags at side. Attic clay; red to brownish glaze; red inside. Protoattic pit and well ... 17 March-1 April 1936 ... Bands to handle zone; in handle zone procession of water birds to right, with vertical zigzags at side.

[Agora Object] T 3503: Plaque Fragment: Orpheus

Within a herringbone border, Orpheus and the beasts. Preserved are Orpheus' head, hand and some birds. Very poor impression, back finished. Hard, dark pinkish-buff clay. Catalogued April 1957. Well O 16:3 ... 9 June 1955 ... Preserved are Orpheus' head, hand and some birds. Very poor impression, back finished.

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[Agora Object] P 20082: Miniature Kantharos

Flat bottom, slightly flaring rim; high-swung band handles, rim to shoulder. Shoulder, reserved panel front and back, divided into two metopes: side A) one bird, two birds; B) birds(?) or boats(?). Below ... 27 June 1949 ... Shoulder, reserved panel front and back, divided into two metopes: side A) one bird, two birds; B) birds(?)

[Agora Object] P 18661: Moldmade Bowl

Two joining fragments give the bottom part of the wall. Restored in plaster. In the medallion, a small rosette; around it a beaded ring from which springs a zone of grooved leaves, each with the central ... May 1947 ... In the figured zone, satyrs, standing or dancing between pairs of cocks; birds in the field; above, birds and Erotes alternating.

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[Agora Object] P 7080: Kantharos

Fragments of rim, wall and bottom missing. Black to handle zone; three reserved bands along its lower edge. In handle zone, front and back, three panels separated by triple vertical lines. Outer panels: ... 19 March 1936 ... Outer panels: birds, with dot rosettes; in central panels, horses and birds, filling ornament of stars.

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[Agora Object] P 8919: Black Figure Skyphos

A deep two-handled cup with flaring foot. Eyes beside the handles; in the center of each side, a cock, right. Reserved band inside lip. White for the centers of the eyes and for the birds. Grave 3. Leica ... 9 February 1937 ... White for the centers of the eyes and for the birds.

[Agora Object] P 25339: Vessel Fragment

Broken all around. At top and left, two bands. Parts of facing long-necked, long-beaked birds, dotted lozenge between them and to left. Brown glaze. Tholos Trench V, pit below layer e. 2441 Leica, 81-532, ... 16 April 1938 ... Parts of facing long-necked, long-beaked birds, dotted lozenge between them and to left.

[Agora Object] P 6093: Krater Fragment

Joins with P 2400. Upper wall gently incurved. Around top of outside, a row of water birds to right. Beneath them, three lines and beneath this, solid glaze. Reddish-brown glaze. Metroon, pit D, VII ... 26 March 1934 ... Around top of outside, a row of water birds to right. Beneath them, three lines and beneath this, solid glaze.

[Agora Object] PNP 438: Megarian Bowl Fragment

Masks and Vines. Three non-joining wall fragments preserved. The wall is covered with vine sprays, masks, and birds. Clay: Yellowish, buff. Glaze: Firm, but worn, black glaze inside and out. N.B. East ... 1934 ... The wall is covered with vine sprays, masks, and birds. Clay: Yellowish, buff.

[Agora Object] P 3442: Black Figure Bowl Fragment

Probably from a phiale. Plain rim. Exterior, between two narrow bands of glaze, a procession of birds, right. Below, a lion and a boar, facing; the front of the lion's head, and the top of the boar's ... 26 March 1934 ... Exterior, between two narrow bands of glaze, a procession of birds, right. Below, a lion and a boar, facing; the front of the lion's head, and the top of the boar's head and neck, preserved. ... ADDENDA Traces of added color on boar's shoulder, upper wings of birds.

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[Agora Coin] N 37184

Aphytis ... Cop 131, 132. [Kleiner 1976, p. 15, no. 1. (A-B 19-20:1)] Coin no. 13. Great Drain overflow to east and west. Hellenistic sand. Head of Zeus Ammon r. [AφY] above Two birds billing. 1508, 1789, 8004 85-6-28 ... ca. 187 B.C ... [AφY] above Two birds billing.

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[Agora Object] P 7001: Moldmade Bowl Fragment: Inscribed

A fragment from the wall; above, winged horses flying right; below them, birds flying left; lower down, rosettes and leaves. Below the right-hand horse, an inscription in raised letters: Outside, red ... 10 March 1936 ... A fragment from the wall; above, winged horses flying right; below them, birds flying left; lower down, rosettes and leaves.

[Agora Object] P 9980: Bowl Fragment

Rim fragment; inturned lip. On upper face of lip two glaze bands; on wall, heads of two birds facing each other; dots and swastikas as filling ornament. Inside thin black to red glaze. Red fill in holes, ... 20 April 1934 ... On upper face of lip two glaze bands; on wall, heads of two birds facing each other; dots and swastikas as filling ornament.

[Agora Object] PNP 281: Mould for Megarian Bowls

Part of base and side wall. Medallion: probably a small rosette, surrounded by 5 rows of fronds and by a row of flying birds. Wall: there remain Eros with torch and a large flying bird. East Stoa, northeast ... 12 June 1934 ... Medallion: probably a small rosette, surrounded by 5 rows of fronds and by a row of flying birds. Wall: there remain Eros with torch and a large flying bird.

[Agora Object] P 25324: Black Figure Neck Amphora Fragment

Rim fragment. Flat projecting rim with thickened edge. On rim, fat birds to left; compact rosettes. On edge, blobs. Mended in antiquity. For the shape cf. P 3434, for the style the Polos P. and his companions ... June 1931 ... On rim, fat birds to left; compact rosettes.

[Agora Object] P 25639: Spouted Krater Fragment

Preserved about half of wall, one handle, and a non-joining fragment with base and part of wall. Vertical rim, banded. Between handles, birds and "triglyphs". Solid glaze beneath. Glaze streaky inside ... 5 June 1953 ... Between handles, birds and "triglyphs".

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.1097 (Slide Sheet: 58:12)

Large black figure skyphos with banquet scenes. Side A: group of banqueteers, with flute player between them. The banqueteers are wearing unusual headdresses. Detail with long-necked birds framing the ... 11 Mar 2001 ... Detail with long-necked birds framing the scenes.

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 3, s. 195, p. 185

Market. General. Pollux, X. I.G. II (2), 1013. Athenaeus, XIV, 640b-c. Aristophanes, Birds, 1035ff. Lysias, XXIV (For the Cripple), 20. Aristophanes, Plutus, 190-192. Kock, C.A.F., II, p. 190, 74 ... Agora 3 185 ... 2nd-3rd A.D ... Aristophanes, Birds, 1035ff.

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[Agora Object] P 8212: Oinochoe Fragment

Neck and part of shoulder; mouth and handle missing. In panel on front of neck, two facing birds feeding; double chevron column between them. Below, bands. On body, wide and narrow glaze bands. Bluish-black ... 14 March-21 April 1936 ... In panel on front of neck, two facing birds feeding; double chevron column between them.

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.1099 (Slide Sheet: 58:14)

Large black figure skyphos with banquet scenes. Side B: group of banqueteers, with female flute player between them, are sharing a single large mattress. Detail with long-necked birds framing the scenes ... 11 Mar 2001 ... Detail with long-necked birds framing the scenes.

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[Agora Object] P 12076: Krater

About half preserved; both the horizontal handles are missing. Low flat base and rounded body with plain rim, slightly inward-tilted at the lip. Above the base, three wide glaze bands alternating with ... 12 March 1938 ... In the handle zone, a procession of long-necked birds to the left, a dot between each pair of birds.

[Agora Object] P 28543: Moldmade Bowl

Over three-quarters complete; mended and restored in plaster. Medallion: large eighteen-petalled rosette of lozenge-shaped leaves against a background of dots. Around medallion, a band of birds flanking ... 4 May 1971 ... Around medallion, a band of birds flanking palmettes, from which springs a row of small ribbed leaves. ... Rim pattern: simplified guilloche between beaded lines, row of double spirals and a row of alternating birds and palmettes.

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[Agora Object] P 5081: Cup Fragment

Cup with deep convex body and high straight lip. On lip, dots between bands. In handle band, long-necked water birds in procession to the right; rows of dots in field. Inside glazed black; reserved band ... 22 March 1935 ... In handle band, long-necked water birds in procession to the right; rows of dots in field.

[Agora Object] P 21601: Mold Fragment for Moldmade Bowl

Single fragment of wall and foot. Concave mold on small ring foot; for a very small bowl. Incuse design: at bottom rosette surrounded by acanthus leaves; above, birds among grape clusters. Extremely ... May 1937 ... Incuse design: at bottom rosette surrounded by acanthus leaves; above, birds among grape clusters.

[Agora Object] P 19990 BIS: Amphora Fragment

Large shoulder fragment of an amphora. Above, long-legged birds, right; then three glazed bands. Below, upper part of head of feline, right, decorated with small circles. Band of filling ornament at left ... 23 May 1957 ... Above, long-legged birds, right; then three glazed bands.

[Agora Object] P 23526: Moldmade Bowl Fragments

Base, much of wall and rim; non-joining fragments of rim. In medallion, rosette surrounded by fronds. On wall, kraters, birds' masks, topped by band of spirals and of interlace. Firm black glaze. Plane-tree ... 28 May 1953 ... On wall, kraters, birds' masks, topped by band of spirals and of interlace.

[Agora Object] P 22852: Moldmade Bowl Fragment: Inscribed

Wall fragment of large moldmade bowl. Winged figure (Victory?). Above, inscription , three ridges, and indistinct motifs (birds and running animals?) below rim. The inscription was incised in the mold ... 3 March 1953 ... Above, inscription , three ridges, and indistinct motifs (birds and running animals?)

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[Agora Object] P 10428: Kotyle

Base, and much of wall and rim preserved; no join between upper and lower fragments. Raised ring base. On rim, vertical lines with panels of long-legged, long-beaked birds; then wide zone of horizontal ... 17 May 1937 ... On rim, vertical lines with panels of long-legged, long-beaked birds; then wide zone of horizontal stripes; at bottom rays, and hanging spirals.

[Agora Object] P 7213: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Fragment from the wall. An ithyphallic satyr, left. Above him, winged Erotes and birds; above them, an egg pattern. Light buff clay; coarse black glaze inside and out. Cf. P 28618. Hellenistic strosis ... 23 March 1936 ... Above him, winged Erotes and birds; above them, an egg pattern.

[Agora Object] P 16331: Mold Fragments for Moldmade Bowl

Three joining fragments preserve part of rim and body. Rim marked off from body by band of ovules between dots. Various representations on rim and body, including a winged animal, birds, rosettes, etc ... May 1939 ... Various representations on rim and body, including a winged animal, birds, rosettes, etc.

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[Agora Object] P 1731: Amphora Fragment

Fragment of large amphora(?). Water bird right; traces probably of another bird behind and running dog as filling ornament; wings of the birds in applied white lines. Traces of burning. Early Orientalizing ... 25-26 April 1932 ... Water bird right; traces probably of another bird behind and running dog as filling ornament; wings of the birds in applied white lines.

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[Agora Object] P 9023: Bowl with Incised Decoration

Mended from several pieces. Complete save fragment of rim and minor fractures. Plain rim; small low ring foot. Incised within, a fish, double headed, left, and two birds(?), very crude. Glazed inside ... 13 February 1937 ... Incised within, a fish, double headed, left, and two birds(?), very crude.

[Agora Object] P 12267: Amphora or Oinochoe Fragment

From the body and shoulder of a closed pot: amphora or oinochoe. Below the shoulder, bands and a dotted lozenge chain. On the shoulder, a band of grazing deer right, birds in the field. Dull black glaze, ... 12-15 March 1938 ... On the shoulder, a band of grazing deer right, birds in the field.

[Agora Object] P 6467: Cup

Flat-bottomed round-bodied cup with straight rim and horizontal loop handles. Reds glaze inside and outside to handle zone; in handle zone on each side, birds facing across a panel filled with vertical ... 20 February 1935 ... Reds glaze inside and outside to handle zone; in handle zone on each side, birds facing across a panel filled with vertical lines and cross-hatching.

[Agora Object] P 25640: Skyphos

About one-quarter of wall and rim, and part of one handle preserved. Mended from many fragments and restored in plaster. Vertical rim, banded, with zone of dots. Plain base. In shoulder zone, birds and ... 5 June 1953 ... In shoulder zone, birds and squiggles.

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[Agora Object] P 12540: Black Figure Pyxis

Complete except for part of one leg. Small high tripod pyxis; small plain bowl without flange. Black glaze inside, around edges of legs and for a band around top outside. On each leg, two blob ornaments, ... 3 May 1938 ... On each leg, two blob ornaments, in black glaze (birds?), and irregular lines of brown hatching.

[Agora Object] P 21442: Skyphos Fragment

Fragment from rim and part of wall. On outside, two horizontal stripes, then part of panel with long-legged birds; panel separation of vertical lines; below, horizontal stripes. Buff clay. Glaze fired ... 26 April 1951 ... On outside, two horizontal stripes, then part of panel with long-legged birds; panel separation of vertical lines; below, horizontal stripes.

[Agora Object] P 20458: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Three joining fragments from side of bowl. Central zone: chariot race with masks and birds as filling ornament above and below. Upper zone: band of ovules. Lower: acanthus leaves. Glaze dark red on inside, ... 18 April 1949 ... Central zone: chariot race with masks and birds as filling ornament above and below.

[Agora Object] P 10221: Kantharos Handle

Vertical strap handle, rising above rim. Outside, decorations in black and purple: on handle, purple wavy band, with black dots; on wall, below lip, large dots; then black zigzag between purple bands; ... 12 May 1937 ... Outside, decorations in black and purple: on handle, purple wavy band, with black dots; on wall, below lip, large dots; then black zigzag between purple bands; handle zone, uncertain, birds(?). Buff clay; red glaze inside to handle line.

[Agora Object] P 26585: Jug Fragment

Numerous joining fragments preserve most of neck, beginning of shoulder and one handle. Band handle with line. Banded inside. On neck, panels separated by double lines with one-legged, long-necked birds ... 10 June 1959 ... On neck, panels separated by double lines with one-legged, long-necked birds. On shoulder, panels but ornament not preserved.

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[Agora Object] P 1262: Black Figure Neck Amphora

Mended from about seven pieces. Most of base and about half of lip missing; small gaps in body. The same three zones of decoration both sides: vertical wavy lines; blobs; a pair of confronted birds, with ... August-September 1932 ... The same three zones of decoration both sides: vertical wavy lines; blobs; a pair of confronted birds, with short vertical strokes as filling ornament. The birds stand on a narrow band of glaze, below which is a broad band of added red and then the glazed lower portion of the vase.

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[Agora Object] P 17789: Bowl with Paint Decoration

Fragmentary; the profile complete. Restored in plaster. Deep bowl on high ring foot; steep sides; nearly vertical rim; foot grooved underneath. Decoration in terracotta paint and white, with incision ... 30 April 1947 ... The wall covered with an elaborate pattern of bushes, leaves and flowers, with birds perched in the bushes. The birds, and some of the leaves, done by incision.

[Agora Object] P 4602: Pyxis with Lid

a) The pyxis resembles a kalathos: flat bottom, concave sides; small ribbon handles at lip. Unglazed beneath. Inside, glazed and reserved bands alternating. Two broad red horizontal bands on outside; other ... 5 February 1935 ... Decoration: a procession of water birds; in brown-black and red: red for a band around the knob, and one at its base; a red band between two black ones around the outer edge. Red over black on the birds' wings. Clay as a).

[Agora Object] P 21034: Moldmade Bowl

Much of lower part and fragments of lip and upper wall, non-joining, preserved. Restored in plaster. Double flower medallion; on wall, grape vine alternating with long lanceolate leaves. Birds in field ... March, June 1933 ... Double flower medallion; on wall, grape vine alternating with long lanceolate leaves. Birds in field. Pinkish-buff clay; black glaze.

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[Agora Object] P 21043: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Mended from three pieces. Part of wall and small piece of bottom. Pointed egg band above; on wall, garlands with Nikai and Erotes, kantharos, Tritons, birds. Groups of imbricate leaves around lower part ... 13-14 March 1933 ... Pointed egg band above; on wall, garlands with Nikai and Erotes, kantharos, Tritons, birds. Groups of imbricate leaves around lower part.

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[Agora Object] PNP 280: Mould for Megarian Bowl

Entire base and much of side wall remains, and part of rim. Medallion: rosette as of a phiale mesomphalos. Around medallion: masks alternating with flying birds. Wall: succession of Nikai crowning masks ... 12 June 1934 ... Around medallion: masks alternating with flying birds. Wall: succession of Nikai crowning masks and goats rampant against grape clusters.

[Agora Object] P 3019: Miniature Black Figure Oinochoe

Most of the neck and the handle missing. Around the upper part of the body, a reserved band with three birds painted in brownish glaze. Below the handle a narrow reserved band. Deep buff clay; thin streaky ... 31 May-5 June 1933 ... Around the upper part of the body, a reserved band with three birds painted in brownish glaze.

[Agora Object] P 20262: Moldmade Bowl Fragments

a) Preserves medallion and part of lower wall. Medallion is rosette surrounded by leaves. Calyx: three rows of leaves. On wall, above: large birds and winged figures; below, Erotes riding dolphins and ... May-June 1947 ... On wall, above: large birds and winged figures; below, Erotes riding dolphins and fish.

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[Agora Object] P 26076: Moldmade Bowl

Mended from many fragments; parts of rim and wall missing. Medallion: head of Helios; long veined pointed leaves around. Figured zone: to either side, Herakles and Athena standing; other figures, winged ... 6 August 1957 ... Border zones: birds and Nikai(?).

[Agora Object] P 26549: Black Figure Amphora Fragment

Single fragment from the wall. Animal decoration: upper zone, the forepaws of a feline to left and the hind feet of a hooved animal (boar?) also to left; lower zone, two birds grazing, right. Red: forepart ... 20 May 1959 ... also to left; lower zone, two birds grazing, right.

[Agora Object] H 434: Tankard

Triple verticals divide the neck into five panels; on either side of handle, narrow panels of latticing; then, square panels with long-legged birds facing center, vertical dot rows and dot rosettes in ... LG IB-IIA ... Triple verticals divide the neck into five panels; on either side of handle, narrow panels of latticing; then, square panels with long-legged birds facing center, vertical dot rows and dot rosettes in field; at front, a four-spoked wheel, dots between spokes, stroke-fringe around outside. ... For tankard neck panels with birds and dot rosettes cf.

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[Agora Object] P 28538: Moldmade Bowl

Complete except for chips; mended from many pieces and restored in plaster. Medallion: rosette surrounded by ribbed leaves and scraped groove; around medallion a row of small swan-like birds, behind which ... 5 May 1971 ... Medallion: rosette surrounded by ribbed leaves and scraped groove; around medallion a row of small swan-like birds, behind which spring two rows of triangular fronds; long-bearded masks between the fronds of the second row. ... D) Slinger and dog pursuing hare of scene B, but no stag. Birds flying right, in field. ... Rim pattern: band of alternating bearded masks and flying birds, surmounted by double spirals and palmettes.

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[Agora Object] P 7465: Skyphos Fragment

Fragment of body and rim, with one handle. Cup with very low rim and two horizontal handles with out-turned ends set at point of greatest circumference. Bands to handle zone; in handle zone, vertical bands ... 17 March-1 April 1936 ... Bands to handle zone; in handle zone, vertical bands and a procession of birds to right. Bands on rim; glazed inside.