Jar, Aryballos
Dublin Core
Title
Jar, Aryballos
Subject
History
Archeology
Classical Antiquity
Distribution and Transportation
Personal Objects
Toilet Articles
Containers
Beauty Supplies
Vessels
Cosmetic Containers
Archeology
Classical Antiquity
Distribution and Transportation
Personal Objects
Toilet Articles
Containers
Beauty Supplies
Vessels
Cosmetic Containers
Description
Miniature one-handled jar (jug) otherwise known as an aryballos: a small bottle with globular body and narrow neck and often used by athletes to contain oil.
This aryballos has a slightly concave base, ovid body; short neck; out-splayed rim; one loop handle attached at rim and shoulder; black with vertical fluting on body; incised "X" below handle; beige clay, black glaze.
This aryballos has a slightly concave base, ovid body; short neck; out-splayed rim; one loop handle attached at rim and shoulder; black with vertical fluting on body; incised "X" below handle; beige clay, black glaze.
Identifier
0056-0001-0032
Date Created
3rd Century BCE
Medium
Clay
Ceramic
Ceramic
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Files
Collection
Citation
“Jar, Aryballos,” University of Arkansas Museum, accessed December 12, 2025, https://uamuseum.omeka.net/items/show/75070.