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Attic Black-Figure Lekythos Fragment

Unknownabout 520–510 B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

From the figured zone of alekythos, presumably of Deianeira or shouldered type. Komast to left (only his waist, buttocks, and thighs preserved). He wears a short, close-fitting garment, decorated with two small rosettes and two dots.

Details

  • Title: Attic Black-Figure Lekythos Fragment
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: about 520–510 B.C.
  • Location Created: Athens, Greece
  • Physical Dimensions: 3.9 × 3.8 cm (1 9/16 × 1 1/2 in.)
  • Type: Lekythos
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 86.AE.138
  • Culture: Greek (Attic)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)

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