Terracotta lekane (dish)

Unknown

ca. 550–540 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Interior, lion Exterior, lotus chain The lekane is a specifically Boeotian shape. The small tondo on the interior, often with a figural subject, reflects Attic influence. The treatment of the exterior is a local development.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 550–540 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Boeotian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Museum Accession