Greek aryballos with the heads of an Ethiopian and a Greek woman
520 - 510 BCE
Louvre CA 987
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Greek aryballos with the heads of an Ethiopian and a Greek woman
520 - 510 BCE
Louvre CA 987

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Ram-shaped Rhodian Aryballos
Early Archaic Greek Period, c. 650 BCE
East Greek, Rhodes, Siana Cemetery
Ceramic, paint, H 8 x L 14.5 x W 4.5 cm
On display at Penn Museum MS3494
In the Ancient Greek world aryballos (pl. aryballoi) was a small round flask containing oil or perfume. They were usually spherical or conical, but sometimes they were in animal shapes like these here: a hare, a swan, an owl, and a hedgehog, respectively.
Ethiopian's head and female Greek head, with a kalos inscription. Attic janiform red-figure aryballos, ca. 520–510 BC. From Greece.
Greek aryballos depicting a winged deity and a panther
ITEM Aryballos (Oil bottle) depicting a winged deity and winged panther MATERIAL Pottery CULTURE Greek, Corithian PERIOD 7th - 6th Century B.C DIMENSIONS 180 mm x 170 mm diameter CONDITION Good condition. Includes a certificate of search in the stolen works of art of Interpol database PROVENANCE Ex European private collection, Ex Arete - Galerie für antike Kunst (1984), Ex private collection, Ascona (1978), Ex private collection E.B.B. A Corinthian aryballos is a type of small, round ceramic container used primarily for holding perfume or oils in ancient Greece, particularly during the Archaic period (circa 700–500 BCE). Known for its distinctive shape, the aryballos typically had a narrow neck, a rounded body, and a small handle. These vessels were often crafted in the Corinthian style, characterized by rich decoration and fine craftsmanship. Corinthian pottery was highly regarded throughout the ancient Mediterranean, and the aryballos was commonly used by athletes in the gymnasium to store olive oil or scented oils for body care. The use of such vessels was part of a wider tradition in which the Greeks sought to maintain personal hygiene and enhance physical fitness, making the aryballos both practical and symbolic of elite lifestyles. The Read the full article

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An ancient Greek terracotta aryballos (oil flask) in the form of three cockleshells, late 6th century BCE, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Aryballos, Greece, between 520 and 510 BC
Aryballos, Grecia 520 - 510 a. C.
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This ancient Aryballos, a small globular flask used to store perfumes or oils in ancient Greece, offers a fascinating insight into the cultural and artistic representations of the time. Dating to between 520 and 510 BC, the artefact is now kept in the Louvre Museum and shows the faces of two women, one Greek and one Ethiopian, adorned with the Greek word 'ΚΑΑΛΟΣ', meaning 'beauty'.
The inclusion of the Ethiopian woman in the Aryballos is particularly noteworthy, as it reflects the ancient Greek literary tradition of the 'Ethiopian Tales', which described these distant lands on the edge of the known world. These tales, dating from the 8th century BC and reflected in the epic poems of Homer, recount the adventures of Greek deities and heroes, such as Menelaus, on their adventures to these mythical realms.
The juxtaposition of Greek and Ethiopian women in the Aríbalo suggests a cultural exchange and an appreciation of the diverse representations of beauty during this period in ancient Greece. It speaks to the interconnectedness of the Mediterranean world and the curiosity and engagement of the Greek people with distant cultures and civilisations.
In addition, the use of the Aríbalo in bathing ceremonies among athletes further highlights the importance of this artefact. These small flasks were commonly depicted in vase paintings, showing their integral role in the rituals and practices of ancient Greek society.
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Este antiguo Aryballos, un pequeño frasco globular utilizado para almacenar perfumes o aceites en la antigua Grecia, ofrece una visión fascinante de las representaciones culturales y artísticas de la época. Datado entre el 520 y el 510 a. C., el artefacto se conserva actualmente en el Museo del Louvre y muestra los rostros de dos mujeres, una griega y otra etíope, adornadas con la palabra griega "ΚΑΛΟΣ", que significa "belleza".
La inclusión de la mujer etíope en el Aryballos es particularmente notable, ya que refleja la antigua tradición literaria griega de los "Cuentos de Etiopía", que describían estas tierras lejanas en los confines del mundo conocido. Estas narraciones, que datan del siglo VIII a. C. y que se reflejan en los poemas épicos de Homero, relatan las aventuras de deidades y héroes griegos, como Menelao, en sus aventuras hacia estos reinos míticos.
La yuxtaposición de mujeres griegas y etíopes en el Aríbalo sugiere un intercambio cultural y una apreciación de las diversas representaciones de la belleza durante este período en la antigua Grecia. Habla de la interconexión del mundo mediterráneo y de la curiosidad y el compromiso del pueblo griego con culturas y civilizaciones distantes.
Además, el uso del Aríbalo en ceremonias de baño entre atletas resalta aún más la importancia de este artefacto. Estos pequeños frascos se representaban comúnmente en pinturas de jarrones, mostrando su papel integral en los rituales y prácticas de la sociedad griega antigua.
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