Corinthian Pottery 

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Import Restricted since 2011.

Section I.C.2.e of Designated List in force since 2011.

Painted pottery made in Corinth in a specific range of shapes for perfume and unguents and for drinking or pouring liquids. The very characteristic painted and incised designs depict human and animal figural scenes, rows of animals and floral decoration.
Approximate date: 8th century B.C. to 6th century B.C.

Example shown:
Lekythos in the shape of an ape
Material: Clay; Period: Early Archaic period (ca. 700-650 B.C.); Provenance: North Cemetery, Knosos, Crete; Place of Production: Crete; Dimensions: height - 11.7 cm. / diameter of rim - 2.8 cm.
Archaeological Museum of Herakleio