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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.
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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
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