Lydion
MS3257D
Location: On Display in the Etruscan Italy Gallery
From: Italy | Etruria | Orvieto
Curatorial Section: Mediterranean
| Object Number | MS3257D |
| Current Location | Etruscan Italy Gallery - On Display |
| Culture | Etruscan |
| Provenience | Italy | Etruria | Orvieto |
| Date Made | 6th century BCE |
| Section | Mediterranean |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Description | Somewhat blurred imitation of original Lydion form. Low, spreading foot; spherical body continuous in profile with low neck and outturned rim. Remains of white slip on which decoration is painted in red to orange glaze. Panels with red outlines around middle of body; traces of decoration in panels. key pattern in red around shoulder. Red clay. |
| Height | 24 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 21 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Riccardo Mancini; Subscription of John Wanamaker, 1898 |
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