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V. 294 :: lekythos

Object description

Disc base; squat body. Hard, orange clay; lustrous, black slip. Bearded man, persian (?), sitting on a chair dressed in trousers, tunic with long sleeves and soft cap; spear in left hand; drinking horn in right hand; open eye; standing, female figure facing man; dressed in chiton and folded himation; left hand stuck in folds of the himation; right hand advanced holding bow; upper part of head missing; doric column behind man; palace is indicated by column; female figure standing behind column resting on left leg; right leg slightly bent; dressed in girdled chiton with freely drawn folds; arms bent upwards holding himation to be wrapped around figure; head looking right; eye open; hair tied in a knot; veil wound around bow; border of kymation ornaments above; meander border below.

The scene represents the so called warrior´s departure.

Data elements
References (13)

Inventory number

V. 294

Serie nummer

4766

Object

lekythos

Country - Findspot

Cyprus : Europe

Country, Swedish - Findspot

Cypern

Place - Findspot

Vouni

Material

Earthenware; Clay; Pottery

Material, Swedish

Keramik

Exhibitions

- Exhibition (Graeco-Roman); left showcase outside. - Travelling exhibition 2005-2007.

Context

Palace. Room 44. Floor.

Acquisition

SCE 1928.

Description, Swedish

Rödfigurig lekyt utan hals.; Lekyt; Lekyt, detalj

Description

The scene represents the so called warrior´s departure.

Period

C.C. (475-325 BC)

Exhibition - Current

Cypern genom tiderna

Description: New Cypriot gallery.
The Leventis Gallery of Cypriote Antiquities
The island of Cyprus is situated in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, and this location has always made the island a crossroad of peoples, goods and ideas originating in ancient Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, Anatolia and Greece.
This exhibition consists of about 1500 archaeological finds, which span more than 7000 years. They testify to an ever increasing intensification of contacts between Cyprus and the outside world, and an unusual open-mindedness towards new ideas and influences.
This not only led to a diversification of religious beliefs, but also resulted in exceptional innovative and unique works of art, that have become a true hallmark of Cyprus.
Most of the items in the exhibition were brought to light at the many sites excavated by the Swedish Cyprus Expedition between 1927 and 1931. The background to the
Swedish Cyprus Expedition is told in the study corner adjacent to the museum café: The A.G. Leventis Gallery of Cypriote Antiquities: the Mezzanine Floor.
In accordance with the practice of the time, the excavation finds were subsequently divided between Sweden and Cyprus with permission from the British colonial
government. (www.medelhavmuseet.se, 2010-09-01)
Time - Start: 2009-01-302009-01-30 [?]

Exhibition, Part of - Current

Cypern genom tiderna - Showcase 10:12.

Exhibition - Previously

SCE On Tour, 2005-2007

Description: Travelling exhibition, 2005-2007. In Bukarest (and probably more places).
Time - Start: 2005-2005-
Time - End: 2007-2007-

Event - Was Present At

Swedish Cyprus Expedition (1927-1931)

Description: The Swedish Cyprus Expedition was a project to systematically investigate the archaeology of the entire early history of Cyprus. It took place between September 1927 and March 1931 and was led by three archaeologists: Einar Gjerstad, Erik Sjöqvist and Alfred Westholm together with architect John Lindros.
Archaeological excavations were made at locations all over Cyprus including Lapithos, Nitovikla, Ajia Irini and Enkomi. The results were published in four volumes from 1934 to 1972. Most of the finds are now kept at the Cyprus Museum; Nicosia and Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm.
In the early 1970s Paul Åström from the University of Gothenburg continued the tradition of the Swedish Cyprus Expedition with his excavations at the ancient city of Hala Sultan Tekke / Dromolaxia-Vizatzia near Larnaca. He concentrated mainly on the investigation of the late history of the city, viz. the later part of Late Cypriote period (Late Bronze Age). After the untimely death of Paul Åström, Peter M. Fischer from the same university received the permission by the Department of Antiquities (2009) to continue the excavations there (2010). The main objective of the first season of the renewed excavations is to investigate the earliest history of the city which seems to have its roots in the Middle Cypriote period (Middle Bronze Age). (wikipedia, 2012-04-23)
Source - http: swedishcyprusexpedition.se, collections.smvk.se, sv.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Event, part of - Was Present At

Vouni - Swedish Cyprus Expedition (1928-1929)

Comments

Flisa 3.

Keyword

ceramics

Publications

- Beazley, Attic Red-figured Vase Painting vol II, p 1150.

- Miller, M, C, 'Midas as the great king in Attic fifth-century vase-painting' in Antike Kunst 31, 1988, p 82, no 17, p 87.

Vasen studerad av John Oakley på MM 12/9 -91.

Loan out - Previously

2019.0007, J. Paul Getty Museum

Exhibition - Loan: Persia - Ancient Iran and the Classical WorldPersia%20-%20Ancient%20Iran%20and%20the%20Classical%20World

PhotoNegNo

8497D-8500D.

Pottery Ware

Red-figure; Attic

Temporary exhibition

Vandringsutställning 2005, no 023.

Height / Höjd

16,3 cm

Diameter

10,5 cm [base]; 12 cm [broadest part]; 4,8 cm [opening]

Dimensions

H. 16.3 Ø of base 10.5

Condition

Mended. Neck, rim and handle missing. Parts of base and body reconstructed. Worn.

Week - Object of the week

2010-44

Original register

Cyprus

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