Corinthian Globular Aryballos
700-650 B.C.
Description
Clay pale yellow. Black to brown decoration, abraded. Nick on lip. The lip has been mended. Modern: a splotch of paint running diagonally across and under lip.
Dimensions
6.7 x 6.7 cm (2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
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