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Oil flask (aryballos)

Late 6th–5th century B.C.
Medium/TechniqueGlass, core-formed with applied decoration
DimensionsHeight x diameter (max.): 6.6 x 5 cm (2 5/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Edward Austin
Accession number76.457
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ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Edward Austin Collection; gift of Edward Austin to MFA, August 19, 1876
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