Proto-Corinthian Ceramic Aryballos with Running Dogs

Miniature perfume vessel decorated with three running dogs between narrow encircling lines. Dot-rosettes in the field and on the shoulder. Solid rays on the rim and around the foot. Conical shape pointed towards the hollowed foot. A strap handle joins the disk rim with the shoulder. Size: H. 6. 1 cm Material: Ceramic Culture: Proto-Corinthian, around 650 BC Condition: Neck and one fragment at the rim reattached. Black glaze with some wear and crazes. Provenance: Ex German private collection, acquired 1960-1980. Thence art market California, November 2015 sale. Provenance data to the buyer. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Offered lots legally acquired, due diligence conducted to ensure the stated provenance. Related documents seen by Catawiki. Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland. Import taxes for buyers in the countries of the European Union – reduced customs duties of 5% in the United Kingdom – no fees in the United States and in Switzerland. Italia: Importazione soggetta all’IVA – sdoganamento molto lento – consegna postale lentissima.