Lekythos
5th Century BC (made)
| Place of origin |
The white ground of the body is painted with Nike pouring a libitation, there is meander on the alter above her and on the shoulder is a running design of palmettes
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Red earthenware partly covered with a black glaze partly with a white slip and painted in black |
| Brief description | Red earthenware partly covered with a black glaze and white slip. attic early 5th Century BC |
| Physical description | The white ground of the body is painted with Nike pouring a libitation, there is meander on the alter above her and on the shoulder is a running design of palmettes |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by George Salting, Esq. |
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| Accession number | C.2494-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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