Lot Essay
For a similar example now in the Louvre see p. 135, pl. XXI, 1 in Ducat, Les Vases Plastiques Rhodiens.
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ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA MID 6TH CENTURY B.C.
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A RHODIAN POTTERY FIGURAL ARYBALLOS
ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA MID 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Molded in the form of a human left leg bent acutely, a strut connecting the muscular thigh to the bulging calf, depicted wearing a sandal, the straps in black, the sole in red, a perforation through the heel, the vessel mouth at the top of the knee black glazed, with rays incised on the top and side of the disk rim
4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm.) high
ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA MID 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Molded in the form of a human left leg bent acutely, a strut connecting the muscular thigh to the bulging calf, depicted wearing a sandal, the straps in black, the sole in red, a perforation through the heel, the vessel mouth at the top of the knee black glazed, with rays incised on the top and side of the disk rim
4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm.) high
Provenance
Alfred E. Mirsky (1900-1974).
Special notice
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