Red figure perfumed oil flask by the Clinique painter
This hand-painted vase is a faithful reproduction of an ancient Attic red-figure aryballos (perfumed oil flask) attributed to the Clinique Painter, depicting a rare medical scene.
Louvre Museum (CA 1989 ; CA 2183), c. 480 - 470 BC.
The composition captures a moment inside an ancient medical clinic. At the center, a young man draped in a himation sits on a klismos chair, extending his arm toward a bearded figure leaning on a staff, suggesting care and treatment. A bronze bowl rests at their feet, while surrounding figures — seated or gesturing — animate the scene with quiet dialogue.
In the background, a bearded dwarf carrying a hare, likely a gift or payment to the physician, adds a vivid human touch.
On the shoulder, two nude Erotes with pale hairbands fly toward one another — a symbol of love and healing.
Rendered with great attention to detail, this aryballos is both an artistic and historical testament to ancient craftsmanship.
First produced at the ATTIC BLACK workshop in December 2019.
Dimensions H: 9,3 cm, Max D : 9,2 cm