Terracotta lekythos (oil flask). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm)
diameter 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm). Date: ca. 520 B.C..
On the body, goddess mounting chariot
On the shoulder, horseman and athletes approaching seated man
The grayish color of the clay indicates that the vase was in a fire, possibly a funeral pyre. The palmette ornament under the handle is adopted from neck-amphorae.