Lekythos

3D Model

Culture: Greek. Material: Clay. Dims: L 122; Diam. (at base) 5.75. Accession No: HCM 229. Current Location: The Hunt Museum Limerick. A vase or lekythos with a round base, a tall body which is wide at the shoulder and narrower at the base, a tall neck and a deep rim splaying outward. The vase has a tall strap handle ending at the shoulder. The body has geometric decoration with leaves on a white background. This vessel would have contained oil and was a grave offering. More.