Lot 1773
Siren - Black-figure Aryballos. Greece, Corinth, early 6th century BC. Small araballos in buff ware, with creme slip and black-figure designs, partly heightened with red. The main figure is a fantastic creature, a siren -- with the head of a woman on the body of a bird. She stands with wings spread and head reverted. Additional designs consists of circular rings, tongue pattern at neck, and a row of petals along the vessel's rim. Araballos neatly preserved, with some fading or minor losses to paint. Height: 2-3/8".
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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| Realized $437 |
