Terracotta Lekythos (oil Flask) (c.460 BC) by Ancient Greek Pottery

Terracotta Lekythos (oil Flask) - Ancient Greek Pottery - c.460 BC

Artwork Information

TitleTerracotta Lekythos (oil Flask)
ArtistAncient Greek Pottery
Datec.460 BC
Mediumterracotta
Art MovementClassical
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City, NY, US

About Terracotta Lekythos (oil Flask)

The artwork, titled “Terracotta Lekythos (oil Flask),” was created by Ancient Greek Pottery around 460 BC. Crafted from terracotta, it belongs to the Classical art movement and serves as both a genre painting and a utensil. It is part of the White-ground series and currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.

This lekythos features a slim, elongated body with a single handle extending from the neck to the shoulder. The artwork displays intricate black-figure illustrations on a white-ground, typical of the White-ground series. The design includes decorative elements such as geometric patterns along the neck and shoulder, with figural scenes depicted on the main body. The primary scene shows a standing figure, likely a young man, holding a sword, beside what appears to be a helmet, which suggests themes of readiness and warfare. The vessel, with its delicate form and detailed artistry, exemplifies the refined aesthetics and cultural values of Classical Greek pottery.

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