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Fragment of oil flask (aryballos) in the shape of a head
Greek, East Greek
Archaic Period
early 6th century B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis, Temple of Aphrodite
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Height x width x length:1.2 x 3.1 x 3.8 cm (1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession NumberRES.87.263
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionFragment of an aryballos in the form of a head wearing a helmet. Part of the helmet cheekpiece and the figure's nose and mouth are preserved.
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).