Corinthian Terracotta Alabastron in Form of a Leg

Culture: Greek/Corinthian

Period: 6th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 10.2 cm x 11.5 cm

Price: 6 000 Euro

Ref: 2617

Provenance: Private collection London, acquired from Sotheby's on 29 January 1968, lot 119. Thence again with Sotheby's on 8 December 1994, lot 202.

Condition: Overall very beautifully preserved. Possibly small fillings on the left side of the upper thigh.

Description: Rare, sculptural terracotta vase from a workshop in Corinth, which has the form of a bent leg. The spout with a disc-shaped rim rises from the knee. The leg with a round, strong upper thigh, pointy shin and prominent calf muscles. The vase stands in the front on the heel of the foot, which wears a strapped sandal. Since proto-Corinthian period figural vases were produced in Corinth. These extraordinary vessels always were luxury goods and held precious oils and perfumes. On an old wood base with a Sotheby’s label from 1994.