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Lecythus

This is a lecythus. We acquired it in 1915. Its medium is terra-cotta. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Charles W. Gould. It is credited Gift of Charles W. Gould.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28 x 7.6 cm (11 x 3 in.)

Cite this object as

Lecythus; terra-cotta; H x W: 28 x 7.6 cm (11 x 3 in.); Gift of Charles W. Gould; 1915-11-41

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