Oil Jug Item Number: Ce361 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Attic black figure lekythos with a solid circular base and a cylindrical body that widens near the top. Jug has a long, thin neck with a handle and a flared opening at the top. The top opening, handle, and most of the base area are painted black. There are black figures painted on the body, and between the body and neck there are a series of black painted lines and dots.
Iconographic Meaning
Imagery shows Peleus (Achilles' father) grabbing the sea goddess Thetis, with two women fleeing to either side.
Item History
- Made in Athens, Greece between 581 BCE and 451 BCE
- Collected during 1923
- Owned by Douglas Todd before August 22, 2001
- Owned by Otis J. Todd during 1923
- Received from Douglas Todd (Donor) on August 22, 2001
What
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- Douglas Todd and Otis J. Todd
- Received from
- Douglas Todd (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Athens, Greece
When
- Creation Date
- between 581 BCE and 451 BCE
- Collection Date
- during 1923
- Ownership Date
- before August 22, 2001 and during 1923
- Acquisition Date
- on August 22, 2001
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 2547/0004