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1971

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2015

2025

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Lekythos

This is a Lekythos. We acquired it in 1971. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Ruth Vollmer. It is credited Gift of Ruth Vollmer.

Its dimensions are

28 x 10 cm (11 x 3 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Lekythos; earthenware; 28 x 10 cm (11 x 3 15/16 in.); Gift of Ruth Vollmer; 1971-48-5

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