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Lekythos, E54.19

Physical Description

Black figure lekythos with single vertical handle from bottom of neck to shoulder. Hanging lotus bud pattern on shoulder. Scene shows Aeneas escaping from Troy, with his father Anchises in one arm. Creusa in front. On either side, warriors.

Research Notes

Early 5th cent BC —Dr Robert Hannah

References

Handbook to the Greek Vases in the Otago Museum; Mr J K Anderson
Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum; Mr J Green, Union Academique Internationale

Provenance

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Measurements

Height: 194mm

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