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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 ... Birds of the Athenian Agora

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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.