Lekythos
MS434A
From: Cyprus (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Mediterranean
Object Number | MS434A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Attic |
Provenience | Cyprus (uncertain) |
Manufacture Location | Attica |
Date Made | 450-425 BCE |
Section | Mediterranean |
Materials | Ceramic |
Technique | Red Figure |
Iconography | Eros | Basket | Greek Inscription |
Description | At left, Eros kneels on one knee, wings outstretched, extending hands upward touching a rectangular basket carried by a woman advancing from right. Diagonally across her is incised: A fillet hangs behind her on upper wall. Maeander and checkerboard border above. Handle missing, except points of attachment. |
Height | 15.2 cm |
Outside Diameter | 5.8 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Francis C. Macauley, Esq., 1890 |
Other Number | 5689 - Old Museum Number |
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