Black-Figure Lekythos with chariot and hoplite
Artist: Haimon Painter Primary
Date:
500-470 BCE
5th to 6th century BCE
Dimensions:
7.69 x 2.38 in. (19.53 x 6.03 cm)
Object Type:
Vessel
Creation Place:
Europe, Greece
Medium and Support:
Ceramic
Credit Line:
Lent by the Yale University Art Gallery, Anonymous Gift.
Accession Number:
L2020.05.16
On View:
Bellarmine Hall Galleries
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Classical
Refers to an ancient Greek style and period that begins around 480 BCE, when the Greek city-states defeated the Persian invaders, and ends around 323 BCE, with the death of Alexander the Great. It is characterized by the rebuilding of cities after the Persian wars, the flourishing of philosophy, drama, architecture, sculpture, painting, and the other arts. In the visual arts, it is known for the mastery of the human form and sophistication of architectural design.
Refers to an ancient Greek style and period that begins around 480 BCE, when the Greek city-states defeated the Persian invaders, and ends around 323 BCE, with the death of Alexander the Great. It is characterized by the rebuilding of cities after the Persian wars, the flourishing of philosophy, drama, architecture, sculpture, painting, and the other arts. In the visual arts, it is known for the mastery of the human form and sophistication of architectural design.
fifth century BCE
Century in the proleptic Gregorian calendar including the years 499 to 400 (or 500 to 401) Before Common Era.
Century in the proleptic Gregorian calendar including the years 499 to 400 (or 500 to 401) Before Common Era.
vessels
Containers designed to serve as receptacles for a liquid or other substance, usually those of circular section and made of some durable material; especially containers of this nature in domestic use, employed in connection with the preparation or serving of food or drink, and usually of a size suitable for carrying by hand.
Containers designed to serve as receptacles for a liquid or other substance, usually those of circular section and made of some durable material; especially containers of this nature in domestic use, employed in connection with the preparation or serving of food or drink, and usually of a size suitable for carrying by hand.
public domain
Land owned and controlled by the state or federal government. Also, the status of publications, products, and processes that are not protected under patent or copyright.
Land owned and controlled by the state or federal government. Also, the status of publications, products, and processes that are not protected under patent or copyright.
ceramic
Refers to any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.
Refers to any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.
ceramics
Object genre including visual works and other articles made of ceramic, which is any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature. Ceramic ware, earthenware, porcelain ware, and brick products are examples of ceramics.
Object genre including visual works and other articles made of ceramic, which is any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature. Ceramic ware, earthenware, porcelain ware, and brick products are examples of ceramics.
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