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The figure holds an incense burner
Although vases in figural form were known in Greek art since early Archaic times, during the fourth century B.C., a particularly elaborate combination of vase and terracotta developed. Originally, this fine example was embellished with added color.
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Title: Terracotta lekythos in the form of a flying Eros
Period: Late Classical
Date: 2nd half of the 4th century BCE
Culture: Greek, Attic
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: 8 3/4in. (22.2cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1926
Object Number: 26.60.64
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