Terracotta lekythos (oil flask). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H.: 12 13/16 in., 3.2 cm (32.5 x 3.2 cm). Date: ca. 450 B.C..Woman and servantThe sakkos (snood) hanging on the wall suggests that the scene takes place indoors. The woman at the left holds a large basket called a kanoun that was used for offerings; three fillets (bands) hang over the side. The other figure holds a plemochoe, a container for perfumed oil. The women are probably bringing their gifts to a tomb. The colors that were used to render the garments have disappeared. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Terracotta lekythos (oil flask). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H.: 12 13/16 in., 3.2 cm (32.5 x 3.2 cm). Date: ca. 450 B.C..Woman and servantThe sakkos (snood) hanging on the wall suggests that the scene takes place indoors. The woman at the left holds a large basket called a kanoun that was used for offerings; three fillets (bands) hang over the side. The other figure holds a plemochoe, a container for perfumed oil. The women are probably bringing their gifts to a tomb. The colors that were used to render the garments have disappeared. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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