Lot Essay
The ring-aryballos is a comparatively rare shape for Corinthian vases. At the time of his study of them, P.N. Ure (“Ring Aryballos,” in Hesperia, 1946) knew of about only fifty examples.
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PROPERTY FROM A MANHATTAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
THREE CORINTHIAN BLACK-FIGURED VESSELS
CIRCA LATE 7TH-EARLY 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
THREE CORINTHIAN BLACK-FIGURED VESSELS
CIRCA LATE 7TH-EARLY 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Ring aryballos: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high
CIRCA LATE 7TH-EARLY 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Ring aryballos: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high
Provenance
Ring aryballos: Private Collection, France, reportedly acquired in the early 20th century.
Antiquities, Christie's, London, 8 July 1992, lot 101.
Alabastra: Acquired by the current owner, 1992 or prior.
Antiquities, Christie's, London, 8 July 1992, lot 101.
Alabastra: Acquired by the current owner, 1992 or prior.