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Terracotta lekythos (oil flask) in the form of a sphinx

Terracotta lekythos (oil flask) in the form of a sphinx. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.). Date: ca. 380-360 B.C..
Many traces of paint remain on this sphinx: pale blue on the wings and the eyes, red on the lips, and gold on the fillet.
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Title:
Terracotta lekythos (oil flask) in the form of a sphinx
Caption:
Terracotta lekythos (oil flask) in the form of a sphinx. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.). Date: ca. 380-360 B.C.. Many traces of paint remain on this sphinx: pale blue on the wings and the eyes, red on the lips, and gold on the fillet.
Technique/material:
TERRACOTTA
Period:
LATE CLASSICAL
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:
3150 x 4200 px | 37.9 MB
Print size:
26.7 x 35.6 cm | 10.5 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)