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Ancient Apulian Red - Figure Greek Lekythos 4th Century Bc - Famous Estate

Ancient Apulian Red - Figure Greek Lekythos 4th Century Bc - Famous Estate Greek photo   Category : Antiquities > Greek
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Uploaded by lemursha on Jul 3, 2015
        
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Category : Antiquities > GreekItem Id: 131369
Material: PotterySouth Italian: Greek
Estimated value: around 1300 USD
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DimentionsHeight: 5.25in x Width: 2.5in
Ancient Apulian (South Italian) Red-Figure Greek Lekythos 4th Century BC
Circa 4th Century BC
A lekythos (plural lekythoi ) is a type of Greek pottery used for storing oil (Greek λήκυθος), especially olive oil
The lekythos was used for anointing dead bodies of unmarried men and many lekythoi are found in tombs
These vessels were very popular during the 5th century BC, however there are many that have been found dating all the way back to 700 BC
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