Terracotta lebes gamikos (jar with lid, foot, and handles associated with weddings) ca. 340–320 Attributed to the Group of New York Obverse and reverse, youths, women, and ErotesA finely attired lady sits on a high-backed chair with footstool as the youth before her offers a wreath and fillet (band). He stands in front of a laver. The attendant behind the chair holds the lady's mirror. Above, Erotes carry more festive paraphernalia and play with a swan. The decoration complements the nuptial associations of the shape. The lid is Terracotta lebes gamikos (jar with lid, f
Terracotta lebes gamikos (jar with lid, foot, and handles associated with weddings) ca. 340–320 Attributed to the Group of New York Obverse and reverse, youths, women, and ErotesA finely attired lady sits on a high-backed chair with footstool as the youth before her offers a wreath and fillet (band). He stands in front of a laver. The attendant behind the chair holds the lady's mirror. Above, Erotes carry more festive paraphernalia and play with a swan. The decoration complements the nuptial associations of the shape. The lid is Terracotta lebes gamikos (jar with lid, foot, and handles associated with weddings). Greek, South Italian, Apulian. ca. 340–320 Terracotta; red-figure. Late Classical. Vases
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