Lekanis

Drw'g of lekanis shape

Shallow two-handled bowl or basin which was usually fitted with a lid. Like the pyxis, the lekanis served as a container for cosmetics and trinkets of women.

Photo of lidded lekanis
Lidded lekanis - 'Group Oxford Lekanis' ht. 8.5cm
 

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