BG oil flask - aryballos
Black glazed perfume oil-flask based on Attic aryballoi of the early 5th cent BCE (ca 500 BCE). An aryballos (Greek: ἀρύβαλλος; plural aryballoi) w...
View full detailsThis month, we delve into artifacts that celebrate the uses of olive oil in Greek culture. From elegantly crafted oil lamps that once illuminated sacred spaces, mine galleries, and homes to vessels designed for perfumed oils used in medicine, rituals, and daily life, these items showcase the versatile legacy of olive oil. Discover pieces that capture the essence of ancient beauty and light, and bring a touch of history into your collection.
Black glazed perfume oil-flask based on Attic aryballoi of the early 5th cent BCE (ca 500 BCE). An aryballos (Greek: ἀρύβαλλος; plural aryballoi) w...
View full detailsRed figure Aryballos with the armed owl The armed owl that decorates the surface of this classical aryballos (perfumed oil flask) is based on a sim...
View full detailsArchaic Aryballos (Oil Flask), ca. 620–590 BCE This piece is inspired by an Early Corinthian aryballos housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Du...
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