Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · vessel
Flask with Figures and Lotus
Description
<p>Made by Greek artisans in the flourishing Hellenic trading colony of Naucratis in Egypt's delta, this flask's low relief decoration and darker shade of glaze in the background are characteristic of faience ware produced here. The shape of the vessel, the frieze of men running, and the lotus pattern were inspired by traditional Egyptian motifs.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.370' rel='external'>Flask with Figures and Lotus</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 48.370 tier-2
- Walters-id 16532 tier-2
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