Apulian Red-Figured Alabastron

Culture: Greek/Apulian

Period: Mid 4th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 15.4 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2275

Provenance: From an old Belgian collection, acquired in the 1970s or earlier.

Condition: Except for one small flaking below the rim intact and of fine quality.

Description: Elegant, pear-formed oinment vessel or parfum flacon with a long neck and a high, multiple profiled ring foot. The spout for precious fluids with a small, round opening and a broad, flat rim. The image area depicts under a wave band a woman with a fan and situla. On the other side a nude Eros with a mirror and a wreath. Palmettes on the sides.