Type of perfume vase or black figured lekythos. This ceramic vessel is decorated with a running contest&nbsp;

Ιt represents athletes, in a stadium, participating in a sprint race, as suggested by the long stides and the extended arms. Attic workshop, 6th c. BC

TYPE OF PERFUME VASE

ANCIENT GREEK ART COLLECTION

Bronze vessel for liquids or the so called Askos.

VESSEL FOR LIQUIDS

Miniature amphora decorated with a swan on both sides of the shoulder. The name of the vase derives from the words «αμφί» + «φέρω», meaning carrying from both sides. It is a vase with two vertical handles starting from the body. The amphorae were used for storing and transporting oil, wine, small fruits, and water. In its miniature form it was used either as a toy or as an offering to a sanctuary. N.P. GOULANDRIS COLLECTION NO 0756Replica in clay

SMALL AMPHORA (AMPHORISKOS)

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

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