Terracotta lagynos (pitcher), Hellenistic Cypriot jug

Hellenistic

Terracotta lagynos (pitcher)

Jug of fine light clay, with angular body, laurel-wreath. The Greek word KITIAC (Kitias) painted above the wreath of laurel leaves and berries is probably a woman's name. These vessels are associated particularly with women's festivals and gatherings. 8 7/8in. (22.5cm)

Classification

Object type
Pottery vessel
Shape
Jug
Decoration
Painted
Material
Clay
Date
150 - 50 BC
Place of production
probablyCyprus
Findspot
Kition

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Accession No.

74.51.390

Provenance

  • From Cyprus, probably from the area of Larnaka (Kition)

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