{"product_id":"corinthian-terracotta-aryballos-with-quatrefoil-motif-1","title":"Corinthian Terracotta Aryballos with Quatrefoil Motif","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLate Corinthian, c. 575–550 BC, Greece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis elegant Corinthian terracotta aryballos is a finely proportioned example of the small perfume vessels prized in the ancient Greek world. Wheel-thrown with a squat rounded body, gently rounded base, slender neck, collared rim, and broad strap handle, it possesses the compact yet graceful silhouette characteristic of Corinthian pottery. The vessel retains traces of its original dark red slip and added red pigment, now softened by centuries of age and wear, lending the surface an appealingly understated and authentic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe principal decoration is centred on a sophisticated quatrefoil motif enclosed within a decorative frame and accompanied by stylised leaves. Painted bands embellish the rim and lip, while the surviving traces of red pigment add warmth and subtle variation to the otherwise dark surface. The restrained ornamentation, combined with the softly weathered finish, gives the vessel a particularly refined aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAryballoi were intended for precious scented oils, perfumes, and ointments, and their diminutive size made them ideal personal vessels. They were associated with grooming and athletic life, as well as the cultivated habits of aristocratic society. Such objects therefore belonged not only to the practical world of ancient Greek life but also to a culture in which fragrance, personal appearance, and beautifully crafted possessions carried considerable social significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe quatrefoil belongs to the rich Orientalizing vocabulary that transformed Greek art during the Archaic period. Inspired in part by Near Eastern and Assyrian decorative traditions, such motifs were adopted and reinterpreted by Greek craftsmen, becoming an integral part of the distinctive visual language of Corinthian pottery. Corinth itself developed into one of the most important ceramic centres of the Greek world, with its finely made vessels widely traded across the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith its graceful proportions, sophisticated ornament, traces of original colour, and beautifully aged surface, this aryballos is an especially attractive representative of Late Corinthian pottery. A refined and highly displayable ancient object, it combines intimate evidence of everyday Greek life with the artistic sophistication and cross-cultural character of the Archaic period, making it a desirable addition to a discerning collection of Greek antiquities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGood condition. Surface wear commensurate with age, with a few chips to the rim and encrusted patina and rich earthen deposits throughout. Size approx. 7,0cm x 6,7cm x 6,8cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance: From the collection of Erik Artur Olson (Ohlson, Olsson) (1901–1986) of Halmstad, Sweden. Olson was a distinguished Swedish painter, illustrator, graphic artist, sculptor, and theatre decorator, and a prominent member of the Halmstadgruppen. The object was acquired abroad and brought to Sweden during the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor a similar examples see:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAryballos, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, Accession Number: 1981.1112.14 (https:\/\/www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk\/artifact\/aryballos-27)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAryballos, The Michael C. Carlos Museum, Accession Number: 2018.010.476 (https:\/\/collections.carlos.emory.edu\/objects\/37509\/aryballos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAryballos ; ca. 575-550 BC; 33.55, Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities at the University of Canterbury, Accession Number: 33.55 (https:\/\/ehive.com\/collections\/4835\/objects\/995523\/aryballos)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Göta's World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319737655561,"sku":"100100667","price":525.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/1557\/5561\/files\/IMG_0804.jpg?v=1789030543","url":"https:\/\/gotasworld.com\/products\/corinthian-terracotta-aryballos-with-quatrefoil-motif-1","provider":"Göta's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}