Attic Lekythos

A large ancient Attic Greek lekythos, the body solid black with a single meander band below the shoulder; five palmettes above.

Athens, Attica.
Ca. 5th century BC.
Height: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm.)

The lekythos was used to hold olive oil in antiquity and was often left as a grave offering.

Formerly in the collection of Jerome Eisenberg, New York.
Inv#: 9098
Guaranteed Authentic

$7,500

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