lekythos (Jug)
Physical description
Chimney-type black figure lekythos. The jar has a thick-lipped mouth, a tubular neck, a flat carinated shoulder, and a single handle. The tapering, tubular body of vase ends with a stepped base. A white slip and black paint have been applied to the red terracotta vessel. The vase depicts a scene involving a man and a woman, and there is a geometric design along the rim of the shoulder. The bottom third of the vase has been painted black.
Date Made
C. 500 B.C.E.-480 B.C.E.
Date Acquired
21 Oct 2010
How Acquired
Transferred
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 19 cm x 7 cm
Object Number
2827/21