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Lekythos; Class of Athens 581; ca. 500 BC; 72.68

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Name/TitleLekythos

About this objectThis lekythos would have most likely been used for oils and unguents and as offerings to the dead. Lekythoi are traditionally funeral vessels. This vase features the imagery of the god Dionysus, seated between two Satyrs (his half-goat followers). This type of vase is a typical type of which large quantities would have been produced.

MakerClass of Athens 581

Maker RoleArtist

Date Madeca. 500 BC

Date MadeEarly 5th century BC

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeGreece

Place NotesMost likely produced in Athens due to the nature and style of the piece.

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyAttic

Style and IconographyBlack-figure

Style and IconographyWhite-ground

TechniqueBlack-figure vase painting

MeasurementsHeight 116mm; Diameter 47mm

Subject and Association KeywordsGods in art

Subject and Association KeywordsSocial life and customs

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LineDonated by Mrs Broadhead, 1968. From the collection of H. D. Broadhead.

Object TypeContainers

Object number72.68