Lekythos

MS5661

From: Italy | South Italy

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number MS5661
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture South Italian
Provenience Italy | South Italy
Manufacture Location South Italy
Date Made 399-300 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Technique Red Figure
Iconography Altar
Description

Woman running toward altar at right, head looking back. She carries a thyrsus in left hand and a wreath in the other. A bord above the altar, facing left. On back, beneath handle, is a large palmette. Intact. Underside unglazed, covered with red wash.

Height 19.9 cm
Outside Diameter 9.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Dillwyn Parrish, 1914
Other Number 247 - Collector Number

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