Terracotta squat lekythos (oil flask)

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5th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Bust of Athena and olive sprig The decoration of this little vase includes two of the characteristic symbols of classical Athens--a bust of Athena, the patron goddess of the city, and a sprig of olive, Athena's gift to the city. It would be appropriate indeed for an oil flask to bear these two images.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Samuel G. Ward, 1875