176: Vases of Laconian II and III Styles
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | 1936 Exhibition Collection |
| Reference No. | 1936/1/5/34 |
| Level | Item |
| Dimensions | 56.5 x 74.1 cm |
| Scope and Content | Card base with four watercolour illustrations of pottery attached; three have the letters a, b, and d pasted next to them. The number 176 is pasted in the centre of the lower edge. Each image has beside it a later annotation in pencil, giving bibliographic references. The original description in the catalogue reads: "Vases of Laconian II and III styles, covering the later 7th and early 6th century: compare the original fragments, Case B 198. a. Jug of Laconian III Style; frieze of birds, sphinxes and lions. b. Drinking Cup of Laconian III style: restored drawing. c. Jar (lakaina, a typically Spartan vessel) of Laconian II style: note the handles made of running Gorgons. It was found in minute fragments very widely scattered. d. Painted interior of a Laconian III kylix; four men, a palm--tree, and a monkey." |
| Notes | In the Exhibition Catalogue this is under the subheading "Pottery" |
| Related records |
[1936/1/5/34/1], Sub-item, 176a: Jug of Laconian III Style
[1936/1/5/34/2], Sub-item, 176b: Drinking Cup of Laconian III style [1936/1/5/34/3], Sub-item, 176c: Jar of Laconian II style [1936/1/5/34/4], Sub-item, 176d: Painted interior of a Laconian III kylix |