Attic Lekythos, red figure

Title: Attic Lekythos, red figure
Inventory Number: A0016
Date Acquired: 1994
Source: Adams' Shop in Athens
Provenance: Greece
From Date: -475
To Date: -450
Description: Trumpet-mouthed lekythos, w main decoration opposite handle woman pouring libation over altar wearing chiton & himation with sakkos on head; meander band above, reserved stripe below. Lower body and surface of foot solidly coated. Shoulder decorated with 4 vertical palmettes; short stripes radiating from base of neck; exterior and interior of mouth & exterior of handle solidly coated.
State of Preservation: Chips from rim and neck and paint on body chipped.
Height: 21.4 cm
Max Diameter: 7.0 cm
Rim Diameter: 3.75 cm
Base Diameter: 5.12 cm
Handle Width: 1.47 cm
Color: Clay body 5YR 6/6 cm(reddish yellow); painted decoration 5YR 2.5/1 (black).
Notes: Slide Coll
Type: vessel
Material: fired clay