Jug Item Number: M1.67 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Black-figure, chimney-type lekythos. Light orange-brown, very fine-grained clay with fine gold mica. Orange wash on neck; balance is solid black except decoration area, which is thick lustrous black on white ground. Two-degree ring base; very small hollow beneath; tall, narrow, tapering tubular body; sharp shoulder carination. Tall narrow neck; flat everted chimney-type rim, single small handle. Decoration: below, one broad, two narrow black bands; above, three palmettes set sideways. Scene depicts a warrior departing in chariot, behind which are a male and female (who wears chiton and himation). Seated on backless stool in front of chariot is draped figure holding reversed spear.

History Of Use

Funerary offering, for storing oil. Probably by the "Haimon Painter", or possibly from the artist's workshop.

Narrative

The van Haersolte Collection

Iconographic Meaning

Reversed spear is a sign of mourning. Image shows a soldier leaving for battle, so possibly a funerary offering for a dead soldier.

Item History

What

Name
Jug
Identification Number
M1.67
Type of Item
jug
Material
clay and paint
Manufacturing Technique
thrown and painted
Overall
height 18.8 cm, diameter 5.6 cm

Who

Culture
Greek
Creator
Haimon Painter (Maker)
Previous Owner
Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn, Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn
Received from
Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source), U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn (Seller)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Athens, Greece

When

Creation Date
between 491 BCE and 451 BCE
Collection Date
during 1890
Ownership Date
before April 26, 1956
Acquisition Date
on April 26, 1956

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
fair
Accession Number
2308/0094