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Earthenware Amphora with Fumes

DECORATIVE y5v · p.330
Earthenware Amphora with Fumes
From the 1499 Aldine first edition (University of Seville copy, via Internet Archive)

Amphora with odoriferous fumes emerging from orifice. Greek inscription PANTA BAIA BIOY.

In the Narrative

An amphora emitting fragrant smoke, inscribed with the Greek maxim 'All of life is brief.' Perfume and mortality united.

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