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Ca. 350 B.C., from the ancient Greek colony of Apulia, in southern Italy. Terracotta lidded pottery vessel with footed base, dome-shaped lid and knob handle. Lid painted in red-figure style with series of two Lady of Fashion in profile and two palmette panels. The Lekanis was used in antiquity to store soaps and scented perfumes. 4-3/8"H x 3-5/8"W at widest, intact/generally excellent, save glaze loss to base, as shown.
ProvenanceEx-private Tampa, FL collection acquired in the 1960s
Antiquities
Ancient Greek
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