Up for sale is a beautiful vintage 20th-century Greek pottery reproduction aryballos (oil flask). This piece is a meticulously detailed "Exact Copy" of an ancient Attic vase dating stylistically to the classical period.

The bottom is handwritten and marked: "№ 32 / Attic Vase / circa 540 B.C / Exact copy".

--- ITEM SPECIFICS & CHARACTERISTICS ---

• Type: Museum Quality Reproduction / Souvenir Pottery

• Style: Attic Red-Figure (features classical Greek hoplites/warriors in combat)

• Shape: Aryballos / Globular Lekythos (traditionally used for oils and perfumes)

• Height: Approximately 4.5 inches tall

• Origin: Handmade in Greece (Tourist/Museum market)

--- DESIGN DETAILS ---

The central frieze features a highly dynamic scene depicting two Greek hoplite soldiers. One warrior is armed with a short sword, a crested Corinthian helmet, and a round hoplon shield. The opposing warrior is depicted in a defensive crouch holding a shield emblazoned with a traditional snake motif. The shoulder and base are accented with classic Greek geometric geometric tongue/egg-and-dart borders.

--- CONDITION ---

Good vintage condition with a beautiful aged patina. There is some minor superficial wear, light scuffing, and tiny "flea bite" chips/glaze flakes along the rim and base edge consistent with its age and shelf display. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition details.