Description

Black glazed Lebes Gamikos with two typical vertical handles
Apulia, Greek South East Italy.  Mid. 4th Century B C

Diam: 12cms

Condition:  Complete with a strong black glaze.

The Lebes Gamikos, or nuptial lebes is a form of ancient Greek pottery
used in marriage ceremonies (literally, it means marriage vase). It was
probably used in the ritual sprinkling of the bride with water before the wedding.