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A covered lekanis, the body decorated with wavy lines. The lid is black glazed and decorated with red concentric circles. It has two rectangular horizontal handles. Under the base is the circular Athenian mark.
Black glazed terracotta with red paint highlights.

The lékanis is a cup with two handles, equipped with a lid.
Probably used for food preparation, it could also serve as a feminine toiletry accessory.
Greece, Attica, 5th century BC, ca. 480-450 BC.
Dimensions: Width 17.4 cm - Height 9.6 cm
Perfect condition - completely intact

Provenance: former private collection from Northern Germany
Accompanied by an export license issued by the German cultural authorities.

Internal reference: j117

Attic lekanis with lid - 450 BC - with export license

€1,280.00Price
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