Earthenware lekythos
Object No. A6494-48
Lekythos, miniature, earthenware, Eastern Mediterranean, date unknown
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Summary
Physical Description
Lekythos, miniature, earthenware, Eastern Mediterranean, date unknown The lekythos is made of red terracotta and has a pale yellow slip.
DIMENSIONS
Height
80 mm
Width
40 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
According to Karen Sowada the clay appears to be Egyptian marle, Late Period. (P.F. Donnelly 3.9.2002)
HISTORY
Notes
This is part of a large collection of antiquities, including Egyptian faience figures, bronze figurines, scarabs and earthenware objects. They originate from Egypt, Italy, India and the Middle East.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
1 December 1975
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