Terracotta oinochoe (jug)

Attributed to the Cesnola Painter
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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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