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Earthenware lekythos

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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