Calcite lekythos, Cyrenaica, Greek period (ca. 300 – 100 BC), H 16.51 cm.

Vessels and containers – Glass and semi-precious stones

Material: Gemas/Perlas Piedras | Type: Recipientes/Vasijas | Countries: Libia

  • Period

    1st millennium BC – AD 1551

  • Red List

    Lista Roja de Emergencia – Libia

Category

Vessels and containers – Glass and semi-precious stones
Prehistory and Ancient History: May be engraved and/or colourless or blue, green or orange. May be carved out of semi-precious stones.

Islamic Era: Animal, floral and/or geometric motifs.
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