Lebes gamikos (jar associated with weddings)
Attributed to the Xenon Group
The lid that belongs to the vase is 96.9.17.
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Attributed to the Xenon Group
The lid that belongs to the vase is 96.9.17.
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Title: Lebes gamikos (jar associated with weddings)
Artist:
Attributed to the Xenon Group
Period: Late Classical
Date: 4th century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian
Medium: Terracotta; applied color
Dimensions:
H.: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
Diam.: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Purchase, 1896
Accession Number: 96.9.20
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