Oinochoe

33-12-3A

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 33-12-3A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Corinthian | Greek
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Corinth
Period Late Corinthian Period
Date Made 575-550 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Broad-bottomed Oinochoe. a) The oinochoe; b) tricorn lid. The bottom of a) is unglazed. The body is covered with red glaze, a very large part of which has peeled away, so that the only decoration visible is the incised tongue pattern radiating from the base of the neck. Possibly the body was without figured decoration, all solid glaze. Broad strap handle, shoulder to lip. Trefoil lip which lid fits exactly. Lid has central knob.

Height 12.5 cm
Outside Diameter 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Richard Waln Meirs, 1933

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