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| Type of Object: | Vessel |
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| Materials: | Clay |
| Measurements: | Various |
| Date or Period: | Late 7th c. B.C. |
| Maker: | Corinthian |
| Designated List Section: | IIIB2b Ceramic Vessels -- Imported Corinthian |
| Date of Import Restriction: | 01/23/2001 |
| Photograph: | Direzione Generale per i Beni Archeologici |
| Copyright: | Ministry of Culture |
| Description of Designated List Category Subject to Import Restrictions: | |
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| Painted pottery made in Corinth in a specific range of shapes for perfume and unguents and for drinking or pouring liquids. The very characteristic painted and incised designs depict figural scenes, rows of animals, and floral decoration. Corinthian pottery was exported throughout the Mediterranean, but particularly to Etruria and southern Italy. Approximate date: 8th c. to 6th c. B.C. This example is a small Corinthian perfume jar (alabastron) with painted and incised decoration representing two tall bearded winged men separated by a floral motif. | |
| Keywords: | |
| ceramic, Corinthian, incised, perfume jar, vessel, |
