Terracotta squat lekythos (oil flask)
Bust of Athena and olive sprig
The decoration of this little vase includes two of the characteristic symbols of classical Athens--a bust of Athena, the patron goddess of the city, and a sprig of olive, Athena's gift to the city. It would be appropriate indeed for an oil flask to bear these two images.
The decoration of this little vase includes two of the characteristic symbols of classical Athens--a bust of Athena, the patron goddess of the city, and a sprig of olive, Athena's gift to the city. It would be appropriate indeed for an oil flask to bear these two images.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta squat lekythos (oil flask)
- Period: Classical
- Date: 5th century BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
- Dimensions: H.: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Gift of Samuel G. Ward, 1875
- Object Number: 75.2.22
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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