Attic Black Figure Lekythos

1994.20.0003

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Artifact Identification Attic Black Figure Lekythos   (1994.20.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Toilet Articles
  4. :
  5. Hygiene Artifacts
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 6th century BCE
Culture Diasporic Greek?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 14.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 4.8 cm
Weight 179 g
Measuring Remarks D2 is the width at the widest point. D3 is the base diameter.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Glaze
Manufacturing Processes Glazing, Throwing, Inscribing, Firing, Dyeing
Munsell Color Information Dark Orange Yellow (7.5 YR 6/8) -ns Black ( N 2.75/) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

see 1989 CVA by Wisseman for similar artifacts at WHM.

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Phillips Talbot
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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