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Lekythos fragment
Greek, East Greek
Findspot: Anatolia (Turkey), Troad, Assos (Behramkale)
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
5.4cm (2 1/8in.)
handle: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
handle: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession NumberRES.84.193
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionLekythos fragment. Red clay, slight glaze, top and bottom broken, 2 handles. Fragment of toy-like vase apparently offered in shrine as votive gift - see Second Assos report for this and others.
ProvenanceFrom Assos (Behramkale, Turkey). 188?: excavated by the Archaeological Institute of America; gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to MFA, January 15, 1884.