Apulian Lebes Gamikos

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by Peter Roan
published on 22 March 2021

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Apulian Lebes Gamikos — A typical lebes gamikos, a Greek vessel used in marriage nuptials to ritually sprinkle the bride with water. The vessel depicts a wealthy woman in fine clothing and jewellery being prepared for her wedding. Erotes, gods of love, fly over head. Terracotta. c. 340–320 BCE. Apulia, Southern Italy.

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Roan, P. (2021, March 22). Apulian Lebes Gamikos. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13703/apulian-lebes-gamikos/

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