Vases Aryballos Aryballos
Aryballos

Aryballos

Aryballos · 6th–4th century B.C.
Core-formed, dark blue aryballos with a ribbed body. The vessel is decorated with a combed pattern in colors such as white and brown. The shoulder and lower body are decorated with spiraling white/brown threads that are slightly discolored. The edge of the mouth is also decorated with a white/brown thread. Two scroll-shaped handles extend from under the mouth to the shoulder. The vessel has much discoloration especially visible around the mouth and neck. There are a few minor abrasions such as nicks and scratches.
Shape
Date
6th–4th century B.C.
Culture
Greek
Dimensions
H: 6.10 cm
Medium
Glass
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
2003.176
Image Source
getty_cc0
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)