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Oinochoe (Wine Jug) in the Form of a Woman's Head

c. 475–450 BCE

associated with Class N

Culture
Greek, Attic
Medium
ceramic
Measurements
Overall: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1926.520
Public Domain
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Location
102B Greek
Print
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Did You Know?

The artist used white paint for the eyes and an ivy wreath, now partly lost.

Description

Mold-made vases in the form of human heads became popular in Athens in the fifth century BC. Although some represent male figures (including Herakles, Dionysos, and satyrs) and often take the form of drinking cups, wine jugs in the form of women’s heads are most common. Unusual on this example are the incised ears.

Oinochoe (Wine Jug) in the Form of a Woman's Head

c. 475–450 BCE

Class N

Greek, Attic

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