Ca. 400-300 BC. A ceramic askos of an elegant form, this ancient vessel used to pour small quantities of precious liquids such as oil, possessing a characteristic flattened spout and high strap handle, though this example's near spherical body departs from more common flat forms. For a similar example but painted see The British Museum 1850,0823.1.Size: L:253mm / W:245mm ; 2.5KgProvenance: Ex New York Gallery, Ex Private Collection New York, Ex Harmer Rook Nuismatists Ltd.