Gnathian Ribbed Oinochoe (Wine Jug): Masks, Dancer, and Flute-Player
The ornate decoration of this grand vessel takes several forms. A mold-made male theater mask sits at the upper handle attachment, looking out over the rim. Below this, two chubby boys—a dancer and pipe-player—cavort on the neck, flanked by female masks. Farther down, a band of ivy leaves and berries on a red and yellow ribbon adorns the widest point of the vessel, with ribbing above and below.
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)