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1913.11

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Attic Red-Figure Lekythos

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Artist

Boston Phiale Painter

Title

Attic Red-Figure Lekythos

Creation Date

ca. 430 BCE

Century

5th century BCE

Dimensions

14 13/16 in. x 2 1/2 in. x 2 13/16 in. (37.62 cm x 6.35 cm x 7.14 cm)

Object Type

ceramic

Creation Place

Ancient Mediterranean, Italy, Sicily

Medium and Support

terracotta

Credit Line

Gift of Edward Perry Warren, Esq., Honorary Degree, 1926

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1913.11

Originally designed as a perfume flask, this slender vessel is one of the highlights of the Museum's Attic vase paintings. To the left a young girl performs a dance step under the watchful eye of her teacher. The artist is the leading pupil of the renowned Achilles Painter, and was credited with introducing a more lively and human spirit into his scenes.

Additional Media

Additional Image left rear view
left rear view
Additional Image 3/4 left front view
3/4 left front view
Additional Image 3/4 right front view
3/4 right front view