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Alabastron

Made By Corinthian, Greek
Date650 BC-550 BC
Mediumterracotta
DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (22.5 x 4.2 cm)
Classification(s)
  • ANCIENT
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John W. Field
Terms
  • owl
  • lion
  • ducks
  • flowers
Object numberCG.23
DescriptionThe clay is a pale yellowish-buff with decoration in black glaze with added red glaze and incision. Three bands of animal friezes decorate body of vessel. Top row shows panthers, middle row owls, bottom row ducks. Rosettes and other floral patterns are used as decoration throughout.
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Inscribedlabel at base: CG23
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Corinthian Aryballos
Corinthian Aryballos
Corinthian, Greek
650-600 BC
Corinthian Alabastron
Corinthian Alabastron
Corinthian, Greek
650-550 BC
Corinthian Aryballos
Corinthian Aryballos
Corinthian, Greek
650-550 BC
Corinthian Aryballos
Corinthian Aryballos
Corinthian, Greek
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