Art Institute of Chicago
Aryballos (Container for Oil)
Eastern Mediterranean, possibly Rhodes
- Date
- late 6th-5th century BCE
- Medium
- Glass, core-formed technique
- Culture
- Ródhos
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
Containers like this one were used to store precious oils. The flaring rim functioned as an applicator to spread the thick, scented oil over the skin; while the vessel itself was designed to fit comfortably in the user's hand.
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