Lot Essay
Cf. V. Webb, Archaic Greek Faience, Warminster, 1978, p. 135, nos. 955-956, pl. XXII for similar.
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GRAECO-EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE GLAZED COMPOSITION 'MONKEY' ARYBALLOS
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Comprising a monkey or ape crouching on all fours, with smiling expression, paws in front, with detailed 'flecking' of its coat and dark brown glazed spots on front and right-hand side, with short handle and opening on its back, rim restored
2 in. (5.2 cm.) high
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Comprising a monkey or ape crouching on all fours, with smiling expression, paws in front, with detailed 'flecking' of its coat and dark brown glazed spots on front and right-hand side, with short handle and opening on its back, rim restored
2 in. (5.2 cm.) high