Terracotta aryballos (oil flask)

7th century or later
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
Globular with decoration in low relief; on flat mouth, four pointed and ribbed leaves; on body, pointed and ribbed leaves.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta aryballos (oil flask)
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: 7th century or later
  • Culture: East Greek ?
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: H.: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
  • Classification: Vases
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
  • Object Number: 06.1021.267
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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