Corinthian Terracotta Aryballos with Panther-Bird Motif ivory Previously in the Täckholm Collection

Previously in the Täckholm Collection

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Corinthian Terracotta Aryballos with Panther-Bird Motif ivory Previously in the Täckholm CollectionEarly Corinthian Period, c. 620590 BC, Greece A superb wheel thrown terracotta aryballos, finely potted in a compact ovoid form with a small ring foot, globular body, slender neck, and collared rim, joined by a single flat, disc shaped handle extending from the rim to the shoulder. Vessels of this type were prized throughout the Greek world as containers for perfumed oils and ointments, commonly carried by athletes, warriors, and members of the