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Clay hydria of Hadra type

Alexandrine workshop-0300/-0200

Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization

Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece

Funerary clay hydria of Hadra type, decorated with swans, louterion, dolphins and myrtle branches. The subjects allude to the worship of Aphrodite, with whom hydrias are associated, since they are used to carry water for nuptial baths. From the cemetery of Alexandria, Egypt, now Hadra, 3rd c. BC. H. 0.237 m. Bequest of Loukas Benakis. (ΓΕ 23740)

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  • Title: Clay hydria of Hadra type
  • Creator: Alexandrine workshop
  • Date Created: -0300/-0200
  • diameter: 12.8
  • Physical Dimensions: h237 cm (complete)
  • More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
  • Type: vase
  • Rights: Benaki Museum
  • External Link: Benaki Museum
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization

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