Ca. 300 BC. A piriform unguentarium, beautifully shaped, with a wide and rounded lower half tapering towards the neck. The flat base provides stability to the vessel, ensuring that it remains upright even when filled with its contents. The long tubular neck is elegantly proportioned, terminating in an everted rim that adds to the beauty of the piece and facilitates easy pouring and application of its contents. This unguentarium exemplifies the sophistication and technical mastery of Hellenistic ceramic production. The Hellenistic period saw significant advancements in pottery-making techniques, with potters mastering the art of wheel-throwing, firing, and glazing. The result was a period of remarkable creativity and innovation, with potters producing vessels of exceptional beauty and quality.Size: L:75mm / W:35mm ; 70gProvenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection.