Terracotta lekanis (covered dish)

Connected with the Otchët Group

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

On the lid, woman, youths, and Erotes

Many covered dishes of this type were decorated with scenes of women. Apparently, they were often brought to brides to fill with food and other gifts.

Terracotta lekanis (covered dish), Connected with the Otchët Group, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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