Who created "Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)"?

Terracotta lekythos (oil flask) was created by Amasis Painter in ca. 550–530 BCE.

When was "Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 550–530 BCE.

What medium is "Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)"?

Terracotta lekythos (oil flask) is Terracotta.

Is "Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)" in the public domain?

Yes, Terracotta lekythos (oil flask) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)

Amasis Painter

ca. 550–530 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Dimensions

H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Classification

Vases

Culture & Period

Greek, Attic · Archaic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Walter C. Baker Gift, 1956

Accession Number

56.11.1

Tags

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Art Historical Context

This delicate terracotta lekyth, or oil flask, crafted by the renowned Amasis Painter around 550–530 BCE, exemplifies the height of Attic black-figure pottery during Greece's Archaic period. just 6 7/8 inches tall, lekythoi like this were everyday vessels for olive oil or perfume, often used in funerary rituals to anoint the dead, blending utility with artistry. The Amasis Painter, one of ancient Athens' most innovative vase painters, signed several works and was known for his lively narratives and precise incision technique, where details are scratched into the glossy black slip before firing...

Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)

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