Greek Corinthian Lebes Gamikos Vessel Artwork iron has acquired a harsh

iron has acquired a harsh yet beautiful patina

Circa: 3000 - 2700 BCE

Dimensions: 78” W x 25” H x 28” D

The importance of this piece being Artemis of Ephesus lies in where it would have been discovered - likely in modern day Turkey

Provenance: from large Canadian collection of antiquities

Greek Corinthian Lebes Gamikos Vessel Artwork iron has acquired a harshOriginates from: Corinth, Greece Era: 4th Century BCE Dimensions: 4. 5 H x 4 An Ancient Greek Corinthian Lebes Gamikos vessel of the most beautiful form, circa 4th century BCE. An incredible vessel, Lebes Gamikos vessels were used in ceremonial settings, most often associated with weddings, although their exact purpose remains uncertain likely a vessel to sprinkle the bride with water before the ceremony. With two glazed handles and a bulbous body, a