Illustration of a Greek vase, belonging to the fourth Archaic period. The decoration is Persian. From the book 'Designs and instructions for decorating pottery: in imitation of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other styles of vases: with an illustrated and descriptive list of subjects to select from, showing where they may be obtained, together with all articles required for this study' by S.W. Tilton and Company. Publication date 1877.