Closeup of terracotta lekythos (vase) in the form of a female head

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Closeup of terracotta lekythos (vase) in the form of a female head
Closeup of terracotta lekythos (vase) in the form of a female head

This closeup shows the remains of white slip (the white base layer under the pigments), remains of pink skin, vivid red pigment on the lips (red lead?), black eyelashes, eyeliner, eyebrows and pupils, and orangish red hair. Beautiful polychrome decoration.

325 BCE - 300 BCE, Canosa di Puglia
Found in a tomb in Calvi (Caserta)

British Museum (1859,0216.4)

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Taken on: December 22, 2023
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