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cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/REDMG:1964.1661
Accession_Number REDMG:1964.1661
Shape Lydion
Shape_description Everted rounded rim with flat upper surface, tapering to a narrow neck that broadens to a piriform body, conical in the lower part, on a tall, slightly flaring foot, with a flat resting surface and conical depression with a nipple at the center.
Material Terracotta
Fabric Perhaps East Greek
Fabric_description Powdery, buff, with some inclusions and air pockets.
Munsell_color 7.5YR 6/4
Decoration Reserved
Inscriptions
Condition Intact, with some white and reddish-brown deposits.
Technique/Style
Provenance
Period Archaic
Date 6 c.
Dating_details
Artist
Attribution
Image

2002.97.0524.jpg		Front view of an East Greek lydion.

2002.97.0525.jpg		Top view of an East Greek lydion, showing the mouth.

2002.97.0526.jpg		Bottom view of an East Greek lydion, showing the neck, the body and the foot.

2003.93.0089.jpg		Front view of an East Greek lydion.

2004.99.0604.jpg		Oblique view of an East Greek lydion.

2004.99.0605.jpg		Front view of an East Greek lydion.

2004.99.0606.jpg		Front view of an East Greek lydion.
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Beazley_DB
Height 8.5
Diameters Rim 5.4; mouth (interior) 2.9; neck 3.0; body 6.7; resting surface 2.7
Handle_height
Other_dims. H. foot 3.0
Location Timeline 2 top
Edited_by Vicky Dawson; Amy; Kinsey; Joana Varela
Date_edited 21.11.2002; 18.08.2004; 17.01.2006; 05.04.2017
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