Terracotta lekanis (covered dish)

Otchët Group

ca. 400 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

On the lid, woman, youths, and Erotes Many covered dishes of this type were decorated with scenes of women. Apparently, they were often brought to brides to fill with food and other gifts.

Artist

Otchët Group

Date

ca. 400 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1917