Corinthian aryballos

Corinthian aryballos*  vase.

It dipicts Boreas, the purple-winged god of the north wind, one of the four seasonal Anemoi (Wind-Gods). He was also the god of winter who swept down from the cold mountains of Thrake (Thrace), chilling the air with his icy breath.

Circa 420/15  B.C

London, BM

*An aryballos used for carrying small amounts of oil or perfume, quite often to the palaistra for use after exercise. They could be tethered to the wrist with string for ease when carrying or remained in a domestic setting.