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Lekythos

6th Century BC (made)

Painted round the body in black with 4 warriors in combat below the shoulder a band of meander radiating leaf motives on the shoulder


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
red earthenware with decoration in reserve against a black glaze
Brief description
Red earthenware with decoration in reserve,against a black glaze. attic 6th Century BC
Physical description
Painted round the body in black with 4 warriors in combat below the shoulder a band of meander radiating leaf motives on the shoulder
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.8cm
  • Diameter: 5cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by George Salting, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
C.2490-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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