Terracotta oinochoe (jug)
Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian
On the neck: ivy garland. On the handle: in relief at the upper attachment, a head with white flesh and blond hair. The body is ribbed.
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Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian
On the neck: ivy garland. On the handle: in relief at the upper attachment, a head with white flesh and blond hair. The body is ribbed.
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Title: Terracotta oinochoe (jug)
Period: Hellenistic
Date: early 3rd century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian
Medium: Terracotta; applied color
Dimensions: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession Number: 91.1.456
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