Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)

Painter of Munich 2335

ca. 440 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Two women at a tomb Although tomb scenes do not usually depict activity, it appears that the woman at the left is about to tie another fillet around the shaft of the monument. The figure on the right holds a situla (bucket) and an alabastron (perfume vase). Representations such as this one are invaluable for showing how specific shapes were used. The situla is quite rare under all circumstances.

Artist

Painter of Munich 2335

Date

ca. 440 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchased by subscription, 1899