Corinthian Pottery Aryballos w/ Soldier Motif
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Greece, Corinth, Rhodes, or eastern Greece, Archaic period, ca. 700 to 600 BCE. A very attractive aryballos (a vessel used to hold scented oils and perfumes in the bath) of a classic globular form with a circular flat rim and a single wide strap handle joining rim to shoulder. Enveloped in a creamy hue of beige, the body is adorned with incised decoration, as well as black figure painting of a warrior or hoplite, a seated figure, and a petite bird, all surrounded by abstract organic motifs. Frets adorn the shoulder, while a band of dots embellishes the rim's profile and radiating concentric circles decorate the face of the rim as well as the base. Size: 2.5" in diameter x 2.5" H (6.4 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Mark and Lottie S. collection, acquired between 1950s to 1960s
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#163881
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Mark and Lottie S. collection, acquired between 1950s to 1960s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163881
Condition
Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout. Liberal remains of painted detail as shown. Otherwise, intact and very nice with light earthen deposits.
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Corinthian Pottery Aryballos w/ Soldier Motif
Estimate $500 - $750
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