Greek Core-Formed Glass Aryballos

GBP 2,500.00

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Object Description

A core-formed, ancient Greek, opaque glass aryballos with linear decoration. The vessel is composed of a large globular body leading to a squat, trumpet-style neck. The neck leads to a broad, inward sloping rim-disc. The base colour of the aryballos is a beautiful, opaque, powder blue. Opaque, yellow, linear patterns decorate the shoulders and top of the body. A zigzagging turquoise line sits beneath the yellow, decorating the mid-section of the flask. Two scrolled lug handles have been applied, connecting the rim to the body. The body sits on a rounded base. The body is decorated with vivid polychrome trails alternating stripes of bright yellow with a lighter blue zigzagging pattern , which stands out on the opaque, marine blue of the rest of the surface.

Date: Circa 6th-5th century BC

Object History

Ex private Belgian collection, formed in the 19th century. Belgian art market, 1956.

Object Condition

Fine condition, but presents a large chip on its rim.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:4.0 x H:6.0 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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