Possibly Greek: Geometric Amphora; Possibly Greek; Possibly 8th century B.C.; Ceramic; On the neck of this storage jar; known as an amphora; a grazing horse arches its neck over a bird-like creature. The linear and geometric motifs covering the rest of the object are characteristic of the Geometric period (8th century BC); one of the earliest moments of ancient Greek art. Despite its antique style; however; we cannot rule out the possibility that this vessel is a cunning forgery. More research will help to solve what is; at present; something of a mystery.; Overall: 13 3/8 x 9 1/4 in. (34 x 23.5 cm)