The aryballos was another type of oil flask, although the term is a modern label for the shape. In antiquity it would have been known by other names also, such as lekythos. The shape was popular in Corinth, from which it originated, but use spread throughout Ancient Greece. It was used extensively by athletes, carried at the waist to transport oil for the gymnasium.
Etruscan-Corinthian Terracotta Aryballos
£ 445.00
A fine, small terracotta aryballos featuring a globular body which tapers in to slight point with a circular base. The shoulders sharply narrow in to a short, cylindrical neck. The rim is outsplayed and flattened to make a large circle. A single handle has been applied from the rim to the shoulder. The body is enriched with bands in a dark pigment of various sizes. The larger central band displays a scallop design with pale cream dots, some now missing. Short, slightly slanted lines encompass the rim which is mirrored on the shoulder but with thicker lines. The aryballos has been mounted on a custom-made stand.
The measurements of the piece itself: 8.9cm height, 4.3cm width.
Provenance: Harry Toulch collection, Montreal, acquired from Petit Musée, Montreal, 14th June 1997.
Condition: Excellent condition, some of the dots on the body are now missing.
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| Weight | 80.4 g |
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| Dimensions | H 9.6 cm |
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