Terracotta lekythos in the form of a flying Eros

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2nd half of the 4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The figure holds an incense burner Although vases in figural form were known in Greek art since early Archaic times, during the fourth century B.C., a particularly elaborate combination of vase and terracotta developed. Originally, this fine example was embellished with added color.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd half of the 4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1926