Corinthian Aryballos

This type of vessel is known as an aryballos which was typically used for storing oil or perfume and are often associated with athletes. Ancient athletes would pour oil on their bodies before their training or competitions, and afterwards, they would wipe away the oil with an instrument known as a strigil. The aryballos is distinguished by its spherical shape, thin neck, and flat, round rim. Due to its design, the aryballos could easily be carried on the wrist with a string or strap looped through the small handle. This aryballos is decorated with birds and rosettes and made out of a buff clay, which is characteristic of the Corinthian-style aryballoi. Another example of Corinthian-style aryballos can be found in the University of Colorado Boulder’s collection, 2006.37.T Corinthian Aryballos.

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