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Alabastron, Corinthian, 6th Century BC

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Alabastron, Corinthian, 6th Century BC
Alabastron, Corinthian, 6th Century BC
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Painted pottery
Corinthian, 6th century BC
Pear-shaped body with overhanging mouth edge and small eyelet for suspension
Black and red figurative paint with carved decoration
Representation of a winged male sphinx
Height: 11 cm
Good, restored condition
Provenance: Hirsch auctions (1998); German private collection
Corinthian perfume bottle with a very expressive figurative painting

This Corinthian pottery alabastron dates from the 6th century BC and has a typical pear-shaped body with an overhanging mouth edge and a small eyelet for suspension. The body features a carved decoration and a black and red figurative painting, depicting a male winged sphinx and stylized flowers. The mouth edge is decorated with a black geometric decor. Albastra were used in ancient times to store aromatic fluids for women.


The vessel is overall in in good, restored condition with major losses of the painting. A piece of the mouth edge was broken off and has been fixed. The height is 11 cm. (cko)


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Alabastron, Corinthian, 6th Century BC

Estimate €1,200 - €1,500
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Starting Price €750
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