Greek Lidded Lebes Gamikos w/ Pair of Dogs ancient This 1950s vintage Indiana Glass

This 1950s vintage Indiana Glass American Eagle ashtray is a collector's dream

Minor wear to the white slip

USA collection acquired 2022

Fixed tray inside for smaller items

not dog scenes

Greek Lidded Lebes Gamikos w/ Pair of Dogs ancient This 1950s vintage Indiana GlassAn excellent object for the dog lover in you! Super cool ancient Greek blackware decorated with a pair of sight hounds, likely pharaoh hounds, and beautiful ivy trailing. The lebes gamikos or "nuptial lebes" was used in marriage ceremonies and is literally translated as "marriage vase." Lebetes gamikoi (plural) are identified by their round bottoms, double handles, and matching lids. The lids and bodies often become separated over the centuries,