Attic Red-Figure Lekythos

An ancient Attic Greek red-figure lekythos with a woman wearing a himation over her chiton, holding a staff.

Athens, Attica.

Ca. 470 – 440 BC.

Height: 5 1/2 (14 cm.)

The lekythos was used to hold olive oil in antiquity and was often left as a grave offering.

Formerly in the Barbara Walters collection, New York.

Inv#: 9142

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