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Greek Art. Munich Lekythos. Grave monument in the form of an
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Greek Art. Munich Lekythos. Grave monument in the form of an
Greek Art. Munich Lekythos. Grave monument in the form of an oil flask (lekythos). About 370 BC. As a sing of their attachment the couple reach out their hands to each other. Gyptothek. Munich. Germany
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This ancient Greek artifact, a Lekythos from Munich, dates back to approximately 370 BC and serves as a poignant funerary monument. Carved from marble, the lekythos takes the form of an oil flask, a common grave good during the Classical Greek period. The relief on the front depicts a touching scene of a couple in matrimony, reaching out to each other in a gesture of eternal attachment. The man, dressed in a chiton and himation, and the woman, clad in a peplos and himation, are shown in a moment of farewell, their hands gently touching. This scene reflects the deep emotional bonds that existed within ancient Greek society, particularly in the context of marriage and the afterlife. The lekythos, now housed in the Glyptothek in Munich, Germany, is a testament to the enduring power of love and the significance of family and relationships in ancient Greek culture. The intricate details of the clothing and the couple's expressions convey a sense of intimacy and tenderness, making this piece a valuable and captivating artifact from ancient Greece.
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