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Fragment of a loutrophoros depicting the preparations of a bride
Greek
Classical Period
430–425 B.C.
Place of Manufacture: Greece, Attica, Athens
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Red Figure
Dimensions
Height: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund and Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number10.223
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionFragments of a marriage vase. In front, an Eros flying with a taenia towards the seated bride, behind whom is an attendant veiling her. Various other figures bringing gifts. Beautiful style.
ProvenanceBy 1910: with E. P. Warren (according to his records: from a Greek); purchased by MFA from E. P. Warren, June 2, 1910, for $4,000.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 10.159-10.230)