Terracotta lekanis (dish) with lid

second half of the 4th century BCE

Not on view

The primary decoration on this miniature lekanis, a woman’s head, was a widespread motif in South Italian vase painting during 4th century B.C. South Italian vases decorated with isolated heads have been found overwhelmingly in funerary contexts, either within or above tombs. The significance of these female representations is not known, and likely varied from region to region.

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Title: Terracotta lekanis (dish) with lid
Date: second half of the 4th century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian
Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
Dimensions: H. 9 cm x D. 9 cm (across handles)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Object Number: 2021.40.31a, b
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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