Apulian Lekanis: Head of a Woman and Winged Genie

Apulian Lekanis: Head of a Woman and Winged Genie
Apulian Lekanis: Head of a Woman and Winged GenieApulian Lekanis: Head of a Woman and Winged GenieApulian Lekanis: Head of a Woman and Winged Genie
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Culture
Greek
Creation date
Collection
Classical
Materials
terracotta
Dimensions
H: 6 1/8 in.
Currently On View
Location
Frances Parker Appel Gallery
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Henry E. Perry
Accession number
57.131A-B
Gallery Label

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Mythical scenes of love and revelry were common themes of Apulian (South Italian) vases, which were presented as offerings to the dead at their tombs. This lekanis, or offering dish, shows a woman’s head on one side and a winged genie on the other. Genies were believed to assist with funerary rites and with the transition to the afterworld.

Greek Art

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Mythical scenes of love and revelry were common themes of Apulian (South Italian) vases, which were presented as offerings to the dead at their tombs. This lekanis, or offering dish, shows a woman’s head on one side and a winged genie on the other. Genies were believed to assist with funerary rites and with the transition to the afterworld.

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