A good-sized Greek Corinthian alabastron, c. 600 B.C.

A good-sized Greek Corinthian alabastron, c. 600 B.C.

Code: 2409

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Description: A good-sized Corinthian alabastron of typical form with disc lip and small pierced lug below the lip for suspension. The decoration comprises a series of umber bands below the neck and above the base, with a series of panels in between, each containing a central umber dot surrounded by a single ring of dots. An oblique fracture below the neck repaired and with a rather dirty patina.

Size: 120 mm/4.7 ins. high

Culture: Greek

Date: c. 600 B.C.

Provenance: Ex Dorset private collection.

Supplied with a perspex ring stand.