Who created "Lebes gamikos"?

Lebes gamikos was created by Washing Painter in ca. 430–420 BCE.

When was "Lebes gamikos" created?

This artwork was created ca. 430–420 BCE.

Is "Lebes gamikos" in the public domain?

Yes, Lebes gamikos is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Lebes gamikos

Washing Painter

ca. 430–420 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Dimensions

H. 22 1/2 in. (57.1 cm)

Classification

Vases

Culture & Period

Greek, Attic · Classical

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1923

Accession Number

23.160.99

About this artwork

This magnificent terracotta lebes gamikos, created by the Washing Painter around 430-420 BCE, represents one of ancient Greece's most specialized ceramic forms. The lebes gamikos, or nuptial lebes, was a round-bottomed bowl with handles and stand specifically designed for wedding ceremonies, probably used in the ritual sprinkling of the bride with water before marriage. Crafted in the red-figure technique during Athens' Classical period, this vessel stands over 22 inches tall and exemplifies the...

Lebes gamikos

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