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Black-figure Lydion (Perfume Jar)

Black-figure c. 540-520 BCE

Flat lip with two rows of ivy leaves between circular lines. Black glaze on neck. On shoulder, black and red radiating bands. On body, two rows of ivy leaves. Black glaze on curved foot. Small gragment of foot restored.

Technique

Black-figure

Period

Archaic period

Date

c. 540-520 BCE

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 20.32 cm

Findspot

Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Attica

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1960.307

Image Source

harvard

Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)