93: Flask with Design of Octopus, Rockwork and Seaweed

Department Archive
Collection 1936 Exhibition Collection
Reference No. 1936/1/3/15/1
Level Sub-item
Dimensions 31.3 x 21.7 cm
Scope and Content An illustration of a round vase with a narrow neck and two handles, decorated with an octopus, seaweed and shells in black on bluff. The original description in the catalogue reads: "Flask with design of octopus, rockwork and seaweed; a fine example of L.M. Ib marine style."
Notes In the Exhibition Catalogue this is under the subheading "Pottery"
Related records [BSA SPHS/1/4263.8821], Palaikastro: LMII flask (front view), 1903
[BSA SPHS/3/0249.1467], Palaikastro: Gourd Vase, 1903
[BSA SPHS/1/3835.7305], Palaikastro: Drawings of L.M. octopus flask, jug with papyrus design and three rhyta, 1902-1906
[1936/1/3/15], 93: Flask with Design of Octopus, Rockwork and Seaweed