Vase Or Lekythos

3D Model

Culture: Greek. | Material: Ceramic. | Accession No: HCM 231. | Current Location: The Hunt Museum Limerick. | Dimensions (cm): H 38.5; Diam. (at base) 7.

Description: 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 traces of figures but it is now badly worn. This vessel would have contained oil and was a grave offering.

Date Made: 4th century BC