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Greek Archaic Terracotta Aryballos - Boar Form

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Greek, probably eastern Greece / Rhodes, late Archaic period, ca. early 6th century BCE. A dramatic aryballos in the shape of a boar's fierce head, complete with protruding tusks, small eyes, a powerful snout, and large, pointed ears with a narrow spout terminating in a broad, flat rim between them. A delicate strap handle attaches to the upper neck of the spout and the back of the boar's head. A thin garland is wrapped across the boar's forehead, perhaps signifying that the animal depicted is an offering in a religious ceremony. Remains of dark red pigment on the snout given an idea of the vessel's original coloration. An aryballos is a vessel with a small, round/ovoid body and a narrow neck terminating in a slightly flared, very narrow spout. The broad, flat lip is designed to prevent spillage. Size: 6" W x 4.8" H (15.2 cm x 12.2 cm)

We know this object is from eastern Greece because of its unique shape: animals, warriors' heads, and other mold-made figures became the body of aryballoi in this area. This would have served as a container for scented oil or medicine, owned by an athlete. The Archaic period saw a marked change in Greek art, from abstract, geometric forms to a naturalistic style influenced by Egypt and the Near East, here on full display.

Provenance: ex-William Froelich collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s

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#152789 Dimensions: Condition Report: Repaired from multiple pieces, with thin lines of restored material along the repairs. Small loss on one back side of the head. Nice preservation of form with great deposits on surface.

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Greek, probably eastern Greece / Rhodes, late Archaic period, ca. early 6th century BCE. A dramatic aryballos in the shape of a boar's fierce head, complete with protruding tusks, small eyes, a powerful snout, and large, pointed ears with a narrow spout terminating in a broad, flat rim between them. A delicate strap handle attaches to the upper neck of the spout and the back of the boar's head. A thin garland is wrapped across the boar's forehead, perhaps signifying that the animal depicted is an offering in a religious ceremony. Remains of dark red pigment on the snout given an idea of the vessel's original coloration. An aryballos is a vessel with a small, round/ovoid body and a narrow neck terminating in a slightly flared, very narrow spout. The broad, flat lip is designed to prevent spillage. Size: 6" W x 4.8" H (15.2 cm x 12.2 cm)

We know this object is from eastern Greece because of its unique shape: animals, warriors' heads, and other mold-made figures became the body of aryballoi in this area. This would have served as a container for scented oil or medicine, owned by an athlete. The Archaic period saw a marked change in Greek art, from abstract, geometric forms to a naturalistic style influenced by Egypt and the Near East, here on full display.

Provenance: ex-William Froelich collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#152789 Dimensions: Condition Report: Repaired from multiple pieces, with thin lines of restored material along the repairs. Small loss on one back side of the head. Nice preservation of form with great deposits on surface.

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