Italo-Corinthian Polychrome Alabastron. 6th century B.C. A piriform polychrome terracotta alabastron with slender neck, broad lip with loop handle below, characteristic rounded bottom, adorned with hues of maroon, grey, and black on a cream-colored ground, the body bearing a geometric theme comprising two horizontal bands flanking a dotted frieze and a series of teardrops forming a starburst pattern around the neck. 113 grams, 12.7 cm high (5 in.) Malter Galleries, Encino, California, USA, before 2000. Private collection of Dr John Matrisciano, Thousand Oaks, California, USA. Artemis Gallery, Louisville, CO, USA. Private Australian collection since 2013. Accompanied by an illustrated two page collector's cataloguing document. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Artemis Gallery. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

Fine condition.