oenochoe

Genuine Roman Terracotta Squat Oinochoe Jug. Italy

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Oinochoe (aka oenochoe) is a greek term for a wine or other functional jug. The pouring spout and the handle rising from the jug is very typical of such jugs made between 50 B.C. and 100 A.D.. Some terracotta oinochoes are painted, have reliefs along the… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-7606
Provenance/Origin: Italy. Circa 1st Century. Chicago collection.
Composition: Terracotta. Clay.
Dimensions: 4.5" tall x 5" in widest diameter
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 285.00 USD

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