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Terracotta squat lekythos
The image of a boy playing ball on this lekythos is similar to those on miniature vessels made in Athens toward the end of the 5th century B.C., which were decorated with scenes involving children. The embellishment worn by the child—a wreath, two bracelets on both arms, and a baldric—is significant. The use of jewelry in antiquity was quite different than it is today.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta squat lekythos
- Date: second half of the 4th century BCE
- Culture: Greek, South Italian
- Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
- Dimensions: H. 11.5 cm x D. 5.5 cm
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.40.32
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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