Greek Black Glazed Lekythos

A lekythos, likely originating from Athens, features a rounded body atop a ring base. The neck is set apart from the shoulder, culminating in a funnel lip. Its surface is predominantly black glazed, with the exception of a thin line near the bottom of the bowl.

Footnotes

The Greek Black Glazed Lekythos, a distinct pottery vessel, held significance in ancient Greece for its practical and ritualistic purposes. Typically characterized by its rounded body, ring base, and a neck that extends with a funnel-shaped lip, this lekythos was commonly employed to store perfumed oils and liquids, particularly for use in daily body care routines and anointing rituals.

Originating from regions like Athens, it exemplified the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic expression of the era, showcasing its predominantly black glazed surface, often with decorative variations.

Published

Charles Ede Ltd, 134 Antiquities, 1985, no. 14.

References

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 76.12.4, fortype.