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Lekythoi

Scope note

Ancient Greek one-handled, usually tall and slender narrow-necked vessels used for oil and unguents and as an offering for the dead.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198876

Broader Terms used

jugs

Narrower Terms used

squat lekythoi

Equivalent Terms used

lekythos

Created

12yrs ago

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