Black-figure Lekythos, "Cock Class"
510-480 BCE
Description
On the shoulder, a cock between leaves. On the body, a man between two cloaked spectators, pursuing a woman. Spout and neck are missing.
Dimensions
10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)
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