Corinthian Aryballos

Culture: Greek/Corinthian

Period: 6th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 5.8 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2259

Provenance: French private collection, acquired in the first half of the 20th century. Last on the English art market.

Condition: Intact

Description: Bulbous, small aryballos with red and black paint. A circumferential depiction of a procession with four hoplites facing right. The stylized warriors with large circular shields wearing helmets and spears. On the shoulder concentrical circles and tongue decoration. The spout flat with a small opening and a short handle from the rim to the shoulder. On the base also concentrical circles. The stylized depiction of the hoplites with their oversized, round shields almost appear contemporarily comically.