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Lekythos, Oil Vase, with Woman Working Wool

CultureGreek, Attic
Datec. 480-470 BCE
Mediumred-figure ware terracotta
Dimensions10 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (27.3 x 9.5 cm)
Classificationsceramics
Credit LineGift of Nathan A. Perilman
Object number78.15.1
DescriptionLekythos with flared lip and wide shoulder. Band of rightward key patterns (black on red) above and below the figural scene, which is opposite handle. At the join of the neck and shoulder, a band of vertical lines, a simplified form of the tongue pattern. Below, black-figure palmettes. Outer edge of foot reserved.
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