Thetis bell-shaped plangona doll Fun Learning By the Classical period

By the Classical period

Alpha-Phi 21 / Dec 2021 edition

This exquisite miniature lekythos is a faithful reproduction of an ancient vase decorated using Six’s technique

For our online exhibition

while another piece of fruit lies beside the stool

Thetis bell-shaped plangona doll Fun Learning By the Classical periodAlpha Phi 21 Dec 2021 edition This unique, bell shaped female doll, inspired by 7th century archaic prototypes from Boeotia, is bearing similar painted decoration. The bell shaped body is wheel thrown and shaped to an ellipse. The neck, head and hands are then connected to the body. The decoration is based on the use of clay slips that acquire their colour by firing. The legs are made separately and are attached after firing with linen or leather