Small Corinthian alabastron
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Object number
AR2459
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Corinthian alabastron
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| Material: |
Red clay with traces of red and black painting
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| Date: |
Late 7th - first quarter of 6th century B.C. Early to Middle Corinthian period |
| Description: |
Tear-drop shaped body, slightly flattened at base. Thin neck, wide discus-shaped mouth.
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| Size: |
Height 74 mm, diameter 42 mm
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| Condition: |
Undamaged and nicely preserved. With traces of the original painting in black and red. Mounted on a plexiglass base.
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| References: |
Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Gela, Museo Archeologico Nazionale 1, Pl. 20.1-3 Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Stockholm, Medelhavsmuseet and National Museum, Pl. 3.4 |
| Provenance: |
Acquired 2018 from the German family collection Bergweiler which was formed over several generations. Acquired by Ä. and P. Bergweiler July 19th, 1965 at Antiquitätenhandlung Hermann Zirkel, Cologne, Germany.
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| Authenticity: |
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