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cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/34.8.1

Accession_Number

34.8.1

Shape

Lekythos

Shape_description

Squat lekythos. Flared cup mouth.

Material

Terracotta

Fabric

Attic

Fabric_description

Munsell_color

10YR 7/4

Decoration

Originally black inside, outside and on rim, as was handle and neck. Small ridge at base of neck. Back of lekythos is black and the design on the front is reserved and is of Nike (winged victory), flying with her hands outstretched presumably holding a wreath which is now lost. In front and below her is a swirling tendril. The detail on her clothing is drawn out in black. The foot is black on the top and reserved on the side and underneath, which is flat in the centre.

Inscriptions

Condition

Neck has been repaired. Object is complete. Surface is badly damaged and paint has suffered from age on all areas. Nike herself, remains clear and undamaged.

Technique/Style

Red figure

Provenance

Period

High Classical

Date

425-400

Dating_details

Artist

Attribution

Image

2003.25.0009.jpg	Front view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing Nike flying towards the right, with her arms outstretched.
2003.25.0096.jpg	Front view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing Nike flying towards the right, with her arms outstretched.
2003.97.0690.jpg	Front view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing Nike flying towards the right, with her arms outstretched.
2003.97.0691.jpg	Side view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the handle.
2003.97.0692.jpg	Top view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the mouth.
2003.97.0693.jpg	Bottom view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the reserved base.
2011.98.0071.jpg	Oblique 3/4 view of the left side of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the mouth of the vase and the body with Nike flying towards the right.
2011.98.0072.jpg	Left side of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the shape of the handle.
2011.98.0073.jpg	Front view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing Nike flying towards the right, with her arms outstretched.
2011.98.0074.jpg	Detail of the front of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, depicting a Nike (Victory), flying to the right and with her arms outstretched (awarding a wreath?).
2011.98.0075.jpg	Detail of the front of the body of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, depicting Nike, flying to the right and with her arms outstretched (awarding a wreath?).
2011.98.0076.jpg	Right side of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the shape of the handle.
2011.98.0077.jpg	Back view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the front of the handle.
2011.98.0078.jpg	Top view of Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the rim.
2011.98.0079.jpg	Bottom view of an Attic red-figure squat lekythos, showing the reserved base.