Ancient Greek Corinthian Pottery Alabastron Perfume Vessel The ribbed body remains crisp

The ribbed body remains crisp and well-defined

A rare and published ceramic figure depicting a stylized mother holding a child

discovered in the legendary Royal Cache (DB320) at Deir el-Bahri — the same tomb complex where the mummies of some of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs were reburied

The figure features a prominent mushroom-form headdress

Height: 3 1/2 in

Ancient Greek Corinthian Pottery Alabastron Perfume Vessel The ribbed body remains crispAuthentic ancient Greek alabastron dating to the Archaic Period (circa 700500 BC), attributed to Corinthian workshops. This elegant vessel was used to hold perfumed oils and cosmetic ointments, a luxury item in ancient Greek daily life, athletics, and funerary ritual. The piece features the classic pear shaped body, narrow neck, and flared disk rim associated with Corinthian alabastra. The body is decorated with rows of hand painted black dot