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Lebes gamikos
Greek, South Italian
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. with cover 0.18 m. D. 0.112
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William de Forest Thomson
Accession Number19.298
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionClay pale red, with fine bits of mica. Ovoid body, spreading foot, vertical handles and knobs on flat shoulder; cover with high slender handle. Solid black; reserved red band at base of body.
ProvenanceSaid to be from Paestum, Apulia, or Campania.