Bronze oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek. Dimensions: H.: 9 13/16 in. (25 cm). Date: 4th century B.C.. In the long history of the oinochoe, the later forms become quite squat. This example is interesting for its large rotelles. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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