Attic Black-Figure Lekythos

c. 500 B.C.
Height: 5-1/8 in.

A male and female figure are depicted with what appears to be a large torch between them. The female on the left is holding a wreath above the flame with her right hand and holds another wreath in her left, while the male holds a wreath in his right hand.
Perhaps a Dionysiac or other Mystery cult ritual is portrayed.

Intact and unrestored

with Eftis Paraskevaides of BidAncient, 2003
Authenticated by Harris Moore of the Celtic & Prehistoric Museum, Ireland

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