Greek, A Corinthian black-figure pottery ring aryballos, Middle Corinthian, circa 600 - 575 BC

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A Corinthian black-figure pottery ring aryballos, Middle Corinthian, circa 600 - 575 BC

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Height: 8.3 cm

£ 6,000.00

Greek, A Corinthian black-figure pottery ring aryballos, Middle Corinthian, circa 600 - 575 BC

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A ring aryballos with a frieze depicting an ibex, panther, and sphinx. Foliage around the exterior, with concentric bands around the body.

Provenance

Christie's, London, 11 July 1990, lot 143
Dr. Jerome Eisenberg (1930-2022) Collection, New York, acquired from the above

Literature

Ring aryballoi were used to hold and pour precious oils and perfumes. The shape became particularly popular in Corinth from the 7th century BC. For a similar example with a panther see Beazley Archive Pottery Database no. 1008770.

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