Terracotta lebes gamikos (jar with lid, foot, and handles associated with weddings)
Group of New York 28.57.10
ca. 340–320 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art
Obverse and reverse, youths, women, and Erotes A finely attired lady sits on a high-backed chair with footstool as the youth before her offers a wreath and fillet (band). He stands in front of a laver. The attendant behind the chair holds the lady's mirror. Above, Erotes carry more festive paraphernalia and play with a swan. The decoration complements the nuptial associations of the shape. The lid is missing.
- Artist
- Group of New York 28.57.10
- Date
- ca. 340–320 BCE
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- Greek, South Italian, Apulian
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1917
