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mini white-ground lekythos: musician with lyre
SKU VO-135
Price
£20.00
Originals of these miniature vases date to around the late sixth and early fifth centuries BC, are to be found in the grave hoards from the ancient Kerameikos in Athens. They are thought to have been used as votive offerings and toys for children. This mini lekythos shows a seated musician playing the lyre, the instrument of Homer, Apollo, and Orpheus.
dimensions: Height: 11cm
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about this pottery collection
This pottery collection is produced in Greece in the workshop of the Lioulias family, with whom It's All Greek is privileged and proud to have been working since 2004. They also produce our lovely Minoan pottery and fresco pieces, and a small collection of bronzes.
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