Miniature nuptial lebes

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Inventory number

ΝΑ 1957 Αα 1987

Artist

Attic workshop

Category

Vessel

Period

Archaic Period

Date

6th cent. BC

Dimensions

Height: 0.1 m

Material

Clay

Location

Gallery of the Acropolis Slopes, Case 6, No 117

Description
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Miniature nuptial lebes belonging to the Swan Group. It is decorated in the black-figure technique and was found incomplete in 1957 at the Sanctuary of the Nymphe.

It has a high, flaring foot with a ring-shaped base, spherical body and wide neck. The shoulder of the vase is decorated with horizontal “S” shaped motifs. The rest of it is adorned with horizontal bands of purple and white colour. The neck, handles and lower part of the body with the foot are covered with black paint, worn in places.

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