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Framed Print of Attic Red-Figure Lekythos, 420-400 BC. Creators: Painter of the Frankfort Acorn, Phintias
Attic Red-Figure Lekythos, 420-400 BC. Oil Jar with Lovers.
Additional Info: A lekythos was a container used for perfumed oils. Because it had a narrow neck, the oil poured out slowly and the cup-like mouth served as a funnel for filling the vessel. A young man holds a strigil as he looks longingly into his seated lover's eyes. She holds a mirror and sits on a chair klismos rendered in three-quarter view. Their loving encounter merits the approval of Aphrodite, who appears above in a chariot led by two Erotes. The goddess's appearance surprises a crowned woman at left, who stands beside a doorway before a cushioned stool. On the other side, a third woman watches the scene, holding her mantle before her face. The women's flesh, and that of the two Erotes, is rendered in white. Many added details rendered in clay relief, such as necklaces, bracelets and the lovers sandals, would probably have been gilded. Some have seen the couple as Paris and Helen, encountering each other for the first time, and setting in motion the events that will lead to the Trojan War. No inscription or attributes identify the figures, however, and a mythical story is not necessary to appreciate this carefully crafted vision of mutual desire. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41084723
5th Century Bc Aphrodite Athenian Athens Attic Chariot Eros God Of Love Greece Europe Lekythos Looking Glass Lover Lovers Mirror Mythical Figure Mythological Mythological Figure Oil Jar Red Figure Terra Cotta Terracotta
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
