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Lekythos, Possibly Ancient, Late 6th Century Bce.
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Lekythos, Possibly Ancient, Late 6th Century Bce.

Pre 16th century
Sold 5 June 2026 · Spitalfields House
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Hand painted in black slip on natural clay, depicting Nike carrying a lyre, a popular figure in Attic pottery after Greek victories in war against the Persians. Typically used to hold olive oil or used as funeral offerings. Visible repairs to the base and signs of restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
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Spitalfields House has dated this Ancient Greek Lekythos to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA1195811
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Hand painted in black slip on natural clay, depicting Nike carrying a lyre, a popular figure in Attic pottery after Greek victories in war against the Persians. Typically used to hold olive oil or used as funeral offerings. Visible repairs to the base and signs of restoration.
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Ancient Greek Lekythos to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195811
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An ancient black-figure lekythos featuring a painted winged figure on a terracotta and dark slip ceramic body. SOLD5 JUN 26
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Archive I An ancient black-figure lekythos featuring a painted winged figure on a terracotta and dark slip ceramic body. SOLD5 JUN 26

Lekythos, Possibly Ancient, Late 6th Century Bce.

Archive II An ancient black-figure lekythos featuring a painted winged figure on a terracotta and dark slip ceramic body. View II
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An ancient black-figure lekythos featuring a painted winged figure on a terracotta and dark slip ceramic body.
Lekythos, possibly ancient, late 6th century BCE.
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An ancient black-figure lekythos featuring a painted winged figure on a terracotta and dark slip ceramic body.
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  • ObjectVessels and Urns
  • PeriodPre 16th century
  • StyleAncient Greek
  • MaterialTerracotta, Ceramic
  • ColourTerracotta and Black
  • MotifsWinged figure, Black-figure painting, Palmette band
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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A lekythos is a type of ancient Greek vessel used for storing oil, most notably olive oil, and was frequently placed in graves as a funerary offering during the classical period.

These vessels were crafted from refined terracotta clay and decorated using a sophisticated three-phase kiln firing process involving oxidisation and reduction to turn specific areas glossy black while leaving others red.

Authentication typically involves examining the clay body composition, mineral deposits, tool marks, glaze consistency, and often employing thermoluminescence testing to determine the firing date.

Displaying such a piece on a dedicated plinth, mantelpiece, or within a glass cabinet allows it to function as a sculptural focal point, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary surroundings.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, avoidance of direct sunlight, handling with clean cotton gloves, and keeping the piece away from extreme temperature fluctuations or moisture.
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