Funerary lekythos with Hermes and Myrrhine. Marble. 420 - 410 BC.

Found in Athens, at Syntagma Square, the site of an important ancient cemetery. It depicts Hermes Psychopompos (leader of souls) escorting the young Myrrhine to Hades.

Exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.

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Art Athens Attica Classical Funerary Hermes Lekythos Marble National Archaeological Museum Original Photo