Loutrophoros

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Provision of image

Inventory number

ΝΑ 1957 Αα 16

Artist

Very close to Lydos

Category

Vessel

Period

Archaic Period

Date

Mid 6th cent. BC

Dimensions

Height: 0.302 m
Rim diameter: 0.123 m
Body diameter: 0.112 m
Base diameter: 0.091 m

Material

Clay

Location

Gallery of the Acropolis Slopes, Case 6, No 3

Description
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Loutrophoros-hydria decorated in the black-figure technique. It was found in 1957 at the Sanctuary of the Nymphe in fragments and was pieced together.

On the vessel’s neck a procession of three women holding wreaths is depicted. The body of the vase is decorated with a wide band presenting swans and lotus flowers with winding stalks, as well as rays on the lowest part. The rim and foot of the loutrophoros are covered with brownish black paint.

Παπαδοπούλου-Κανελλοπούλου, Χ., Ιερό της Νύμφης. Μελανόμορφες λουτροφόροι, 1997, Αθήνα, σελ. 166, εικ. 76, αρ. κατ. 386