Terracotta oinochoe (jug)

ca. 750–740 BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

On the neck, in metopes, tethered horses and birds

The oinochoe comes from the same workshop as the large pedestaled krater with lid (74.51.965) exhibited in the Belfer Court on the main floor. It is noteworthy that several pieces from the same workshop were exported from Euboea to Cyprus.

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Title: Terracotta oinochoe (jug)
Artist: Attributed to the Cesnola Painter
Period: Geometric
Date: ca. 750–740 BCE
Culture: Greek, Euboean
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: 14 1/16 in., 2.6 lb. (35.7 cm, 1.2 kg)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.838
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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