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Piriform Aryballos

Aryballos · c. 650 BCE

Intact. Star pattern and row of dots on rim, stripes on handle. On shoulder, two canines to right. On body, checker border, zone of four canines to right with dots in field, concentric stripes and rays on foot. Execution rather hasty.

Shape

Aryballos

Period

Archaic period

Date

c. 650 BCE

Culture

Greek

Medium

Terracotta; reddish yellow clay with slip, decoration in dark brown glaze

Findspot

Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Corinthia

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1925.30.7

Image Source

harvard

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