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Summary
Facing to the right on this small aryballos is a lion in profile, its mouth open wide, surrounded by rosettes of different sizes. The lion's facial features, mane and musculature are enhanced by extensive incised details. Aryballoi were used by athletes to hold oil that was rubbed onto the body before exercise or competition (Miller 2004, 14-15). They often appear hanging by a small strap from athlete's wrist in gymnasium scenes. In addition to this practical function, they were also a popular grave good and would have been a suitable votive offering in a hero sanctuary (Payne 1931, 290E).
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artwork
ancient greek black figure pottery in the walters art museum
ancient greek pottery aryballoi
corinthian black figure pottery
walters art museum
high resolution
3d object
Date
0000
Source
Walters Art Museum
Link
Copyright info
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