C. 4th century BC

A fine example of a miniature black glazed terracotta squat lekythos, featuring a bulbous body which leads to a short, cylindrical neck with a flared funnel-shaped mouth and a flat rim. It has a single handle with a row of impressed linked palmettes on the shoulder, and sits on a ring foot.

Although repaired, it has fine detail and a fine black glaze.

Ref: Similar example in the British Museum, Museum number 1814,0704.608.

Provenance: Ex H. T. Hall Collection.

Size: 106mm height