A stamnos is a lidded storage jar for liquids. See Greek Pottery Types.
Etruscan Stamnos Red Figure
Red-figure Etruscan stamnos, from the mid-fourth century, showing a flute (aulos) player on a dolphin.
Flute Player on Dolphin Stamnos Red Figure 360-340 B.C. Etruscan. National Archaeological Museum of Spain in Madrid.
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