a: lekanis lid; Hercules knot handle, impressed circle under handle, matte black glaze in circle; two heads of women in profile facing left with top knot emerging from kekryphalos and wear stephane and necklace in added white; radiate design in corner of each segment framed by vertical reserved stripes; heads flanked by palmette-fans; regular black vertical stripes along exterior lip of lid; b: lek anis; inset lip; body tapers drastically where attached to foot; thick banded foot; entire vessel in matte black glaze
Accession Number
1983.11.051a-b
Format
decorative arts; ceramic ware (visual works)
Culture
South Italian (Italian culture or style)
Genre
decorative arts; ceramic ware (visual works)
Origin Information
Apulia, Italy
Date
Ca. 330-320 B.C.E.
Physical Description
1 vessel and lid ; a: H. 1 15/16 x W. 3 7/16 x D. 3 7/16 in. (4.9 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm), b: H. 2 1/4 x W. 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (5.1 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)