White-Ground Lekythos
ArtistAttributed to
the Reed Painter
Greek, circa 450–400 BC
Datecirca 430–410 BCE
MediumTerracotta, white-ground
DimensionsH. 16 x Diam. 4 1/2 in. (40.6 x 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Friends of Greek Art
Object number2006.18
On View
On viewProvenancePrivate collection, Munich, by 1963 (per Beazley, see file) ("probably von Schön collection, Munich" per Sotheby's, see file); "Southern private collector" (per Sotheby's); Sale, New York, Sotheby's, Dec. 9, 2004, lot 208 (illus.); with Antiquarium Ltd., New York; sold to NCMA, 2006.
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the Monte Abatone Painter
circa late 7th or early 6th century BCE
