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Squat Oinochoe

Squat Oinochoe

Oinochoe · 6th century BCE
Trefoil mouth. Shoulder has incised radial bars. Body: frieze of bird, sirens, panthers, goat between two broad bands of black glaze. Handle: black glaze strap. Rim chipped. Body cracked and mended.
Shape
Oinochoe
Period
Archaic period
Date
6th century BCE
Culture
Greek
Dimensions
H: 39.37 cm
Medium
Terracotta; buff clay, black glaze, red and white paints
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Corinthia
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1960.283
Image Source
harvard
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