Italian police have
recovered a priceless protocorinthian jar during an investigation on objects illegally dug up from archaeological sites in Emilia Romagna.
Used for holding lotions such as ointments and perfumed oils, the 9 cm tall jar dates to the 7th century BC and is decorated in black figures.
“It is indeed an extraordinary finding. The female head is unique as well as the jar’s decoration. It might represent an epic fight, and this is extremely rare in such objects,” archaeologist Maria Grazia Maioli said.
The precious jar will go on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Ferrara.
Here are some more pictures and details of the tiny "balsamario" (ointment container). Just click on the images to zoom.
Photos: courtesy of Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici dell'Emilia Romagna
Tags: Archaeology
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