Terracotta lagynos (pitcher), late 2nd–early 1st century


Terracotta lagynos (pitcher), Hellenistic, late 2nd–early 1st century , Cypriot, Terracotta, 8 7/8in. (), Vases, 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


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