Lydion
Lydion

Currently not on view

Lydion,

mid 6th century BCE

Lydian
1997-21

Information

Title
Lydion
Dates

mid 6th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 12.3 cm, diam. 10.6 cm (4 13/16 x 4 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Brian T. Aitken
Object Number
1997-21
Period
Lydian
Type
lydia, ceramics
Materials
slip, ceramic
Subject
stripes, marbling

Acquired by Galerie Günter Puhze (Freiburg) from an unknown collection, sold in 1991; acquired by Brian Aitken between 1991 and 1997; given to the Museum in 1997 by Aitken.

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