Sculpted of marble from Mount Pentelicus, this loutrophoros was unearthed at the ancient port of Piraeus. The term literally translates as “bath-water carrier.” Most of these long-necked, two-handled pottery vessels have been found in pieces at the demosion sema, or public cemetery of Athens. Funerals and weddin…
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