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Swan Krater

Swan Krater

A Greek column krater from about 550 B.C. The front depicts two swans. In ancient Greece, wine was typically diluted with up to three parts water. The water and wine were mixed in large jars called kraters.
Galleries: Greek Vases, Museum of the Ancient Agora, Swans
Keywords: black-figure, greek vase, krater, swan
Photo Location: Museum of the Ancient Agora, Athens, Greece
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/30/2012
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.05
F Number: 5.6
Original Dimensions: 4803×3585
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 37°58′30″N 23°43′27″E
Picture Number: 22006