East Greek Hoplite Aryballos
ca. 600&endash;570 BC
31-9-1
This little container, intended to hold perfume or scented unguents, gives
a naturalistic impression of a warrior´s face staring out from behind
his protective helmet. Compare this Ionian helmet type, with its separately
attached cheek pieces, with the bronze examples (MS 1608, MS 1534).
H. 6.5; L. 6.0; W. 5.5 cm.
Photo courtesy Public Information Office, Univ. of Pennsylvania Museum.