Lekythos Fragment

MS5876A

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS5876A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Attic
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Attica
Date Made 6th century BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Technique Black Figure
Description

With another non-joining piece, fragments preserve part of lower wall. Sturdy fabric, medium quality black glaze. Interior entirely unglazed. On exterior the lower part is entirely glazed. Above it rests a reserved band, then a glazed band, a reserved band and a thick glaze line. On the glaze line on(a) rests a thick foot and ankle. Behind it is an unexplained representation consisting of two thick vertical bands joined by a thinner band below.

Outside Diameter 7.5 cm

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