Terracotta lekythos in the form of a flying Eros

Greek, Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

The figure holds an incense burner

Although vases in figural form were known in Greek art since early Archaic times, during the fourth century B.C., a particularly elaborate combination of vase and terracotta developed. Originally, this fine example was embellished with added color.

Terracotta lekythos in the form of a flying Eros, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta lekythos in the form of a flying Eros, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta lekythos in the form of a flying Eros, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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