Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)

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ca. 500 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Oil served in the preparation of the dead for burial and as a dedication at the tomb. The lekythos was, therefore, a characteristic grave gift.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 500 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1941