Aryballos in the form of a female bust
Aryballos in the form of a female bust

Currently not on view

Aryballos in the form of a female bust,

early 6th century BCE

East Greek
2003-85

Information

Title
Aryballos in the form of a female bust
Dates

early 6th century BCE

Medium
Molded ceramic
Dimensions
9.5 x 6.5 x 5.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ali and Hicham Aboutaam
Object Number
2003-85
Culture
Greek, East Greek
Type
ceramics, aryballoi
Materials
ceramic
Subject
chitons, himations, earrings, necklaces, women, busts

Acquired by Christie's from an unknown source c. 1997; acquired by Ali and Hicham Aboutaam between 1997 and 2003; given to the Museum in 2003 by the Aboutaams.

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