Animal-Shaped Vessels from the Ancient World—Crafting Terracotta Vessels from david wiener video Watch Video
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Description: Join Kathy King, director of education in the Harvard Ceramics Program, as she demonstrates the techniques of ancient Greek potters in crafting terracotta vessels. nnGreek potters took full advantage of the possibilities offered by their medium. Athenian clay vessels were often created using a two-part mold, with the resulting halves joined together. The form of this striking mug—half donkey, half ram—reflects the process used in its making. Composite vessels typically juxtaposed symbolic
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