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Fragment of a perfume flask (aryballos) in the shape of a dove
Greek, East Greek
Archaic Period
late 6th century B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis, Temple of Aphrodite
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Height x width: 3.8 x 3 x 7.3 cm (1 1/2 x 1 3/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number86.914
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFigurines
DescriptionLarge part of an East Greek pottery figure vase (plastic vase) in the form of a dove; the body rests on two long feet and tail; head lost, tail damaged. Mould-made from two-piece mould. Traces of white residue on front. Light red-brown clay.
ProvenanceFrom Naukratis, Temple of Aphrodite. 1886-7: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; December 22, 1887, presented to the MFA by the EEF. (Accession date: 1888).