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Basin

Unknown1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Large bronze basin, its exterior is decorated with a relief of a twelve-leafed calyx. The leaves are ribbed with parallel grooves and their tips fold outward. The larger leaves, which alternate, have a circular decoration on their folded tips. Between the leaves are alternating flowers and buds. Above is a relief frieze of Lesbian kymation (heart shaped leaves, separated by lance-like darts) and an undecorated band. The rim is decorated with a tongue pattern. The interior of the vessel is smooth and undecorated. It is similar in style to early Hellenistic types.

Details

  • Title: Basin
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
  • Physical Dimensions: 11.8 × 40.7 cm (4 5/8 × 16 in.)
  • Type: Basin
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 75.AC.50
  • Culture: Greek or Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)

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