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Lekythos (oil flask): Visit to the Grave | Harvard Art Museums | KenAI

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Lekythos (oil flask): Visit to the Grave

Lekythos (oil flask): Visit to the Grave

VesselsGreek5th century BCE

Lekythos (oil flask): Visit to the Grave

c. 430 BCE

Artists

The Bird PainterArtist

Description

A garlanded stele on two steps with a pediment; at r. a youth in a red cloak, at l. a woman holding a basket with garlands; she appears to be nude.

Classification

Vessels

Technique

White-ground

Medium

Terracotta with polychrome decoration

Culture

Greek

Period

Classical period, High

Century

5th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

H. 30.1 x Dia. 8.4 cm (11 7/8 x 3 5/16 in.)

Provenance

JCH purchased in Athens 1898.

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