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Attributed to Pan Painter

Oil Flask (Lekythos), 480 BCE - 470 BCE

Now On View

Description

Maker

  • Attributed to Pan Painter, 480 - 460 BCE, Greek

Culture

Greek

Title

Oil Flask (Lekythos)

Year

480 BCE - 470 BCE

Medium

Terracotta, red-figure

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • clay

Techniques

  • terracotta,
  • red-figure

Dimensions

Height: 30.3 cm (11 15/16 inches)

Place

Attica

Type

  • Ceramics

Credit

Bequest of Susan Martin Allien

Object Number

35.708

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Betty Woodman

February 18 - May 1, 2005

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries

Found in Gela, Sicily, this oversized oil flask (lekythos) was created as a funerary votive offering. The piece was painted by one of the most skilled Greek vase painters, an anonymous artist called the Pan Painter, known for his love of intricate patterns and details. The winged goddess Nike is depicted on the flask, holding a lyre and flying gracefully toward the viewer. Although she is the goddess of victory, Nike could also represent the achievement of wealth and success, and evoke a pleasant afterlife. This Nike, as a funerary votive, was probably meant to hint that death could be overcome.

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