Dipylon Vase

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pottery
gptkbp:artifacts other Geometric vases
gptkbp:artistic_technique hand-painted
gptkbp:associated_with rituals of death and remembrance
gptkbp:can_be_found_in gptkb:Dipylon_Cemetery
gptkbp:color_palette black and red
gptkbp:conservation_status well-preserved
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Greece's cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance important for understanding ancient Greek funerary customs
gptkbp:date circa 750 BC
gptkbp:depicts funerary scenes
gptkbp:dimensions large size
gptkbp:discovery_year gptkb:1871
gptkbp:exemplifies the craftsmanship of ancient Greek potters
gptkbp:exhibition featured in various exhibitions on ancient Greece
gptkbp:exhibition_history displayed in major museums worldwide
gptkbp:exhibits characteristics of the Geometric period
gptkbp:exterior_decoration geometric motifs and figures
gptkbp:function used in funerary rituals
gptkbp:has_culture Geometric period
gptkbp:height approximately 1.5 meters
gptkbp:historical_context reflects the transition from the Dark Ages to the Archaic period in Greece
gptkbp:historical_significance key piece in the study of Greek art history
provides insight into ancient Greek society
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dipylon Vase
gptkbp:influence inspired later Greek pottery styles
gptkbp:influenced the development of later Greek vase painting techniques
gptkbp:influenced_by earlier Minoan and Mycenaean pottery styles
gptkbp:inscription none known
gptkbp:inspiration modern artists and designers
gptkbp:interior_features plain or minimally decorated
gptkbp:is_decorated_with geometric patterns
gptkbp:location gptkb:National_Archaeological_Museum,_Athens
gptkbp:material gptkb:ceramics
gptkbp:notable_aspect its size and decorative complexity
gptkbp:notable_features large size and elaborate decoration
gptkbp:related_to the study of ancient Greek funerary practices
gptkbp:represents the artistic achievements of the Geometric period.
gptkbp:research_interest subject of numerous archaeological studies
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis debated for its dating and interpretation
gptkbp:significance one of the earliest examples of Greek vase painting
gptkbp:style Geometric style
gptkbp:symbolism represents wealth and status in burial practices
gptkbp:type krater
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dipylon_Cemetery
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7