Lot Essay
This vessel is similar to one excavated at Camirus, Rhodes in 1859, cf. Ducat, Rhodiens, pp. 119-120, pl. XVII, 4; Higgins, B.M. Cat., p. 47, pl. 11, no. 54
CIRCA 560-550 B.C.
Details
An East Greek terracotta lion aryballos
Circa 560-550 B.C.
The leonine head with open mouth and protruding tongue, aperture between the two ears, (hairline crack on base)
3in. (7.7cm.) high
Circa 560-550 B.C.
The leonine head with open mouth and protruding tongue, aperture between the two ears, (hairline crack on base)
3in. (7.7cm.) high