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| Proto-Corinthian Oinochoe (about 700-650 BC) Syracuse, Fusco necropolis Ceramic, refined light yellow-beige clay Museo Archeologico Regionale "Paolo Orsi" di Siracusa, inv. 42684 [Cat. no. 47] |
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Proto-Corinthian Oinochoe (about 700-650 BC)
This wine pitcher was discovered outside the sarcophagus of a woman buried wearing silver and bronze ornamental objects and jewelry. This oinochoe depicts the river god Acheloos and was found among other vases associated with the consumption of wine, such as kylixes and stamnoi. These vessels were likely used during the burial ritual of the deceased. Among the earliest Greek ceramics found in Sicily, this piece reflects the city-state's close ties with the Corinthians, the founders of Syracuse.Page 2 of 8 | On the next page: Lion Vessel (about 600-575 BC)