An East Greek faience aryballos, the body moulded in the form of an ape seated on its haunches and holding a fruit in its right hand, its left hand resting on the head of a lion standing in front, traces of green glaze and black details -- 2 3/8in. (6.1cm.) high, 6th Century B.C.
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An East Greek faience aryballos, the body moulded in the form of an ape seated on its haunches and holding a fruit in its right hand, its left hand resting on the head of a lion standing in front, traces of green glaze and black details -- 2 3/8in. (6.1cm.) high, 6th Century B.C.
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