The dove is usually related with&nbsp;the cult of Aphrodite. Its first representations go back to the Neolithic era.&nbsp;

Classical period 5th century BC

FIGURINE OF A DOVE

ANCIENT GREEK ART COLLECTION

On the body of the vase are depicted two women filling their jars with water running from two lion heads adorning a central fountain. A young man appears to be addressing one of them, while a hermaic stele is depicted on the right. Such scenes of everyday life are generally illustrated on hydriae, as these were the vessels used by women to carry water from public fountains. In Antiquity, women often came in groups to the fountains, which became a place of social intercourse or a place for men who frequented the fountains in order to court the unsuspecting ladies. N.P. GOULANDRIS COLLECTION NO 1104Replica in clay&nbsp;

BLACK-FIGURED LEKYTHOS

Micrographic lekanis decorated with abstract shapes. The interior of the vase is covered with black glaze, with the exception of the centre which is clay-coloured. The lekanis was offered as a wedding gift, as can be seen from the wedding procession decorations in the red-figured pottery. Jewellery or perfume were stored in these vases. In its miniature form it was used either as a toy or as an offering to a sanctuary. Replica in clay

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