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Apulian Red-Figured Lebes Gamikos

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About the Model

This is an Ancient Greek wedding vessel with two handles and a lid depicting two figures. The body is decorated in red on a black background. There are two figures: one of a woman in robes holding a bowl and on the other side, a winged figure holding a mirror. Flowers and foliage are painted in between the figures. Artist: Greek; Medium: mineral, clay

Category

Arts + Humanities

Keywords

Classical Greek, Late Classical Greece, clay, earthenware, vessel, ancient greece, greek art, greek vase, art history, world civilizations, Lebes Gamikos, wedding, winged, woman, Ancient Greek Civilization, social studies, art history, archaeology, pottery, vase

Updated

Aug 27 2024

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