Askos (perfume dispenser) in the shape of a duck
Pottery
H: 12; W: 14.3 cm
Gift of Jan Mitchell, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum
77.14.8
Perfume vessels in animal, and especially bird, shapes figure prominently in ancient Greek pottery as well as early Italic works. In the 4th century BCE workshops at Chiusi revived the tradition of duck askoi, which were now more naturalistically shaped and lavishly painted.
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Drink and Be Merry. Wine and Beer in Ancient Times, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 03/06/1999 - 01/01/2000
The Etruscans, Nir David, 02/03/1992 - 15/09/1992
Italy of the Etruscans: Archaeological finds from the First Millenium, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 18/06/1991 - 18/11/1991
