Picturing ancient Greek childhood.(antique nursery equipment, "Coming of age in Ancient Greece: Images of Childhood from the Classical Past" at the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire) From: The Magazine Antiques | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: Hart, Katherine W.; Neils, Jenifer | COPYRIGHT 2003 Brant Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

In 1947 fragments of a curious ceramic object discarded in an old well were found by American archaeologists excavating the ancient marketplace of Athens, known as the Agora. (1) When glued back together by conservators, the shards resembled a large bowl on a stand, but the object's precise function was unclear. It had a wide opening in the side, which puzzled the archaeologists. A flowerpot? A specialized cooking stand perhaps? A ceremonial bowl? A laundry. tub? The date was clear...