Greek vases

GREEK VASES. 21
26181. Black-figured lekythos. — Iloi^jlit n m. 19 cenl. — Boiight, Alexan-
.Iria. Aiijjiist i888([)l. I.\).
Siui'K ANii coLouii : Like n" 2(J 1 yy ; hlack {jla/e niuch reddcned round lower part of bodv.
Obnamentation : Ou
body, Iwo warriors wilh hclmcls (ihe one on ihe left lias high
crest on stem) and manlles over their shoulders, standing to left, tlie one on the
left turning liis head lowardshis companion; three dots on one sliield, on the otlier
an indistinct scrawl (in red; traces aiso of red round border j. On eilher side a
drapod figure as on n" liOiSc Slioulder pattern and rest of vase like n" lîfiiyc).
Technique : Same
as n° 2G180.
PnESERVATioN : Slightly shippcd and incrusted; paint worn.
BiBL. : Journal d'entrée du Musée, n" 28475.
26182. Black-figured lekythos. — Heig;ht o m. 19 cent. — Bought, Alexan-
(Iria, August 1888 (pi. IX).
SiiAPE AND coLoun : Like the preceding; accessory white.
Obnamentation : Shoulder pattern and upper part of vase like n" 36180. On body,
Dionysos seated on stool lo right with head to left; he is bearded, wreathed, draped,
and holds a horn; vine-sprays round about. On each side approaches an ithyphallic
mule, on which is seated a white figure clad in a short chilon (?). Behind the
mule on the left a Seilenos wilh Iwo white bands crossing on bis breast, standing
lo righl and gesticulaling. Below, band of black wilh narrow slrip of white; lower
part of body biack wilh one narrow slrip of white.
Technioie : Inner markings incised; the white is applied over the black glaze.
PnESERVATioN : Part of fool restored ; chipped and incrusted; white paint much
faded.
BiBL. : Journal d'entrée du Musée, 11° 28486.
26183. Black-figured lekythos. — Height o m. 16 cent.
SuAPE AND coLom : Likc n" 2 617 y fT.
Obnamentation : Below ncck small longue pattern ; on shoulder a pattern of five palmeltes ;
whole of body black wilh narrow slrip of red at top and anolher near boltom.
Préservation :
Fool wanting; chipped and scratched ail over.