![Faience oinochoai (jugs). This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received - Stock Image]() Faience oinochoai (jugs). This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received divine
![Idol bell - workshop Theban group of oinochoai 700 BC Thebes Egypt Egyptian - Stock Image]() Idol bell - workshop Theban group of oinochoai 700 BC Thebes Egypt Egyptian
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug) with lid. Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H.: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm). Date: ca. 590-570 B.C.. Two friezes of animals The broad-bottomed oinochoe, represented by this example, is a characteristic and very long-lived shape in Corinth. The presence of a lid distinguishes it from oinochoai of other Greek regions as well. Although the conventional name is retained, the shape was not necessary used to pour wine. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug) with lid. Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H.: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm). Date: ca. 590-570 B.C.. Two friezes of animals The broad-bottomed oinochoe, represented by this example, is a characteristic and very long-lived shape in Corinth. The presence of a lid distinguishes it from oinochoai of other Greek regions as well. Although the conventional name is retained, the shape was not necessary used to pour wine. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Panagyurishte Treasure consists of a phiale, an amphora, three oinochoai and four rhytons with total weight of 6.164 kg of 24-karat gold. It is dated - Stock Image]() Panagyurishte Treasure consists of a phiale, an amphora, three oinochoai and four rhytons with total weight of 6.164 kg of 24-karat gold. It is dated
![Faience Oinochoai (jugs) This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received divine honours in their own lifetime. - Stock Image]() Faience Oinochoai (jugs) This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received divine honours in their own lifetime.
![Canosa vases, 350 and 300 BC - Stock Image]() Canosa vases, 350 and 300 BC
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Hellenistic, ca. 325–300 B.C., Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Terracotta; red-figure, - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Hellenistic, ca. 325–300 B.C., Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Terracotta; red-figure, H. with handle
![Panagyurishte Golden Treasure - Stock Image]() Panagyurishte Golden Treasure
![Gilt faience fragment of an oinochoe (jug), 2nd century B.C - Stock Image]() Gilt faience fragment of an oinochoe (jug), 2nd century B.C
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug) with lid, ca. 590–570 B.C - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug) with lid, ca. 590–570 B.C
![Faience oinochoai (jugs). This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received - Stock Image]() Faience oinochoai (jugs). This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received divine
![Gilt faience fragment of an oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Ptolemaic. Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Date: 2nd century B.C.. in high relief, woman with a cornucopia Faience oinochoai depicting Ptolemaic queens were made in Alexandria, Egypt and served as ritual and commemorative vessels in ruler cults in cities throughout the Ptolemaic kingdom. The Athenian provenance of this fragment suggests that these jugs were also exported to places in the Mediterranean basin where the Ptolemies would have wished to assert their cultural position through the imagery on them, which functioned as visual - Stock Image]() Gilt faience fragment of an oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Ptolemaic. Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Date: 2nd century B.C.. in high relief, woman with a cornucopia Faience oinochoai depicting Ptolemaic queens were made in Alexandria, Egypt and served as ritual and commemorative vessels in ruler cults in cities throughout the Ptolemaic kingdom. The Athenian provenance of this fragment suggests that these jugs were also exported to places in the Mediterranean basin where the Ptolemies would have wished to assert their cultural position through the imagery on them, which functioned as visual
![Panagyurishte Treasure consists of a phiale, an amphora, three oinochoai and four rhytons with total weight of 6.164 kg of 24-karat gold. It is dated - Stock Image]() Panagyurishte Treasure consists of a phiale, an amphora, three oinochoai and four rhytons with total weight of 6.164 kg of 24-karat gold. It is dated
![Faience Oinochoai (jugs) showing Queen Arsinoe II, sister and wife of Ptolemy II Philadelphos of Egypt Made in Egypt about 270-240 BC - Stock Image]() Faience Oinochoai (jugs) showing Queen Arsinoe II, sister and wife of Ptolemy II Philadelphos of Egypt Made in Egypt about 270-240 BC
![Canosa vases, 350 and 300 BC - Stock Image]() Canosa vases, 350 and 300 BC
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Hellenistic, ca. 325–300 B.C., Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Terracotta; red-figure, - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Hellenistic, ca. 325–300 B.C., Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 17 in. (43.2
![Head of a satyr for attachment to a jug, 246–221 B.C - Stock Image]() Head of a satyr for attachment to a jug, 246–221 B.C
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Hellenistic, ca. 300 B.C., Etruscan, Terracotta; Malacena black-glaze, H. 8 1/16 in. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Hellenistic, ca. 300 B.C., Etruscan, Terracotta; Malacena black-glaze, H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm), Vases
![Gilt faience fragment of an oinochoe (jug), 3rd century B.C - Stock Image]() Gilt faience fragment of an oinochoe (jug), 3rd century B.C
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug), late 4th–early 3rd century B.C - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug), late 4th–early 3rd century B.C
![Faience oinochoai (jugs). This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received - Stock Image]() Faience oinochoai (jugs). This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received divine
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm). Date: ca. 300 B.C.. The type, which clearly imitates more expensive metal vessels, is associated with Volterran workshops. In this case, a definite source of inspiration was Gnathian pottery from Southern Italy. Like this jug, Late Gnathian oinochoai are often ribbed and have elegantly curved handles that terminate in a satyr-head attachment and decorative borders in added color at the shoulder. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm). Date: ca. 300 B.C.. The type, which clearly imitates more expensive metal vessels, is associated with Volterran workshops. In this case, a definite source of inspiration was Gnathian pottery from Southern Italy. Like this jug, Late Gnathian oinochoai are often ribbed and have elegantly curved handles that terminate in a satyr-head attachment and decorative borders in added color at the shoulder. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Panagyurishte Treasure consists of a phiale, an amphora, three oinochoai and four rhytons with total weight of 6.164 kg of 24-karat gold. It is dated - Stock Image]() Panagyurishte Treasure consists of a phiale, an amphora, three oinochoai and four rhytons with total weight of 6.164 kg of 24-karat gold. It is dated
![Terracotta patera (shallow bowl with handle), late 4th–early 3rd century B.C - Stock Image]() Terracotta patera (shallow bowl with handle), late 4th–early 3rd century B.C
![Faience oinochoai (jugs). This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received - Stock Image]() Faience oinochoai (jugs). This type of jug was used in the cult of the Hellenistic queens of Egypt, who received divine
![Fragment of a Vase Depicting Arsinoe II, 275–270 B.C.or a bit later - Stock Image]() Fragment of a Vase Depicting Arsinoe II, 275–270 B.C.or a bit later
![Gilt faience fragment of an oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Ptolemaic. Dimensions: h. 2 13/32 in. (6.1 cm). Date: 3rd century B.C.. in high relief, Arsinoe II The double cornucopia held in the crook of the left arm of the figure is an attribute of the Ptolemaic queen, Arsinoe II. Such cornucopiae, accompanied by inscriptions bearing her name appear on coins, as well as on complete examples of relief oinochoai, thus allowing a secure identification of the queen, despite the small size of the fragment and lack of head. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Gilt faience fragment of an oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Ptolemaic. Dimensions: h. 2 13/32 in. (6.1 cm). Date: 3rd century B.C.. in high relief, Arsinoe II The double cornucopia held in the crook of the left arm of the figure is an attribute of the Ptolemaic queen, Arsinoe II. Such cornucopiae, accompanied by inscriptions bearing her name appear on coins, as well as on complete examples of relief oinochoai, thus allowing a secure identification of the queen, despite the small size of the fragment and lack of head. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Fragment of a Vase Depicting Berenike II, 246–221 B.C - Stock Image]() Fragment of a Vase Depicting Berenike II, 246–221 B.C
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. with handle 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm). Date: late 4th-early 3rd century B.C.. Yellow-slipped pottery is unusual in Apulia but typically occurs in pairs of oinochoai and paterae. The jug served to pour liquids and the patera was one of several shapes used for offerings. The handle of the patera is in the shape of a youth with hands raised; two rams form the transition to the bowl; and a ram's head appears below the youth's feet--a convention for bronze handles since the Archaic period. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of A - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. with handle 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm). Date: late 4th-early 3rd century B.C.. Yellow-slipped pottery is unusual in Apulia but typically occurs in pairs of oinochoai and paterae. The jug served to pour liquids and the patera was one of several shapes used for offerings. The handle of the patera is in the shape of a youth with hands raised; two rams form the transition to the bowl; and a ram's head appears below the youth's feet--a convention for bronze handles since the Archaic period. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of A
![Terracotta patera (shallow bowl with handle). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/2 x 10 3/4in. (6.4 x 27.3cm). Date: late 4th-early 3rd century B.C.. Yellow-slipped pottery is unusual in Apulia but typically occurs in pairs of oinochoai and paterae. The jug served to pour liquids, and the patera was one of several shapes used for offerings. The handle of the patera is in the shape of a youth with hands raised; two rams form the transition to the bowl; and a ram's head appears below the youth's feet--a convention for bronze handles since the Archaic period. Museum - Stock Image]() Terracotta patera (shallow bowl with handle). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/2 x 10 3/4in. (6.4 x 27.3cm). Date: late 4th-early 3rd century B.C.. Yellow-slipped pottery is unusual in Apulia but typically occurs in pairs of oinochoai and paterae. The jug served to pour liquids, and the patera was one of several shapes used for offerings. The handle of the patera is in the shape of a youth with hands raised; two rams form the transition to the bowl; and a ram's head appears below the youth's feet--a convention for bronze handles since the Archaic period. Museum
![Fragment of a Vase Depicting Berenike II. Dimensions: H. 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); W. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); D. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.). Dynasty: Ptolemaic Dynasty. Reign: reign of Ptolemy III and reign of Berenike II. Date: 246-221 B.C.. Ptolemaic oinochoai (wine-jugs) with portraits of the queens were libation vessels associated with the royal cult, most likely with the Arsinoeia, the festival established in honor of Arsinoe II. On complete examples, the figure of the queen pours a libation at a sacrificial altar with a sacred pillar standing behind her, a scene which suggests that underworld gods are addr - Stock Image]() Fragment of a Vase Depicting Berenike II. Dimensions: H. 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); W. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); D. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.). Dynasty: Ptolemaic Dynasty. Reign: reign of Ptolemy III and reign of Berenike II. Date: 246-221 B.C.. Ptolemaic oinochoai (wine-jugs) with portraits of the queens were libation vessels associated with the royal cult, most likely with the Arsinoeia, the festival established in honor of Arsinoe II. On complete examples, the figure of the queen pours a libation at a sacrificial altar with a sacred pillar standing behind her, a scene which suggests that underworld gods are addr
![Oinochoe. Culture: Cypriot. Dimensions: H. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm). Decorated with swastikas. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Cypriot. Dimensions: H. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm). Decorated with swastikas. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta olpe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 12 15/16 in. (32.8 cm) diameter 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm). Date: ca. 520 B.C.. Courting scene A bearded man in an elaborate fringed cloak approaches a woman who holds a myrtle branch and offers him a rose. She is dressed like a bride with her cloak pulled over her head and a wreath of myrtle in her hair. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta olpe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 12 15/16 in. (32.8 cm) diameter 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm). Date: ca. 520 B.C.. Courting scene A bearded man in an elaborate fringed cloak approaches a woman who holds a myrtle branch and offers him a rose. She is dressed like a bride with her cloak pulled over her head and a wreath of myrtle in her hair. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Bronze oinochoe. Culture: Greek. Dimensions: Overall: 13 9/16in. (34.4cm). Date: mid-6th century B.C.. The word 'oinochoe' means 'wine pourer', and the shape was a very common one throughout the Greek world. During the Archaic period, the oinochoe and the hydria (water jar) were often embellished with figural elements integrated into the handles. Here, the head of a woman appears at the top of the handle, a panther head and palmette at the bottom. This work is distinguished not only by its fine state of preservation but also by its exceptional vigor and simplicity. Museum: Metropolitan Museu - Stock Image]() Bronze oinochoe. Culture: Greek. Dimensions: Overall: 13 9/16in. (34.4cm). Date: mid-6th century B.C.. The word 'oinochoe' means 'wine pourer', and the shape was a very common one throughout the Greek world. During the Archaic period, the oinochoe and the hydria (water jar) were often embellished with figural elements integrated into the handles. Here, the head of a woman appears at the top of the handle, a panther head and palmette at the bottom. This work is distinguished not only by its fine state of preservation but also by its exceptional vigor and simplicity. Museum: Metropolitan Museu
![Oinochoe. Culture: East Greek. Dimensions: H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm). Date: 4th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: East Greek. Dimensions: H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm). Date: 4th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. 11.10 cm.; diameter 7.6 cm.. Date: ca. 325-300 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. 11.10 cm.; diameter 7.6 cm.. Date: ca. 325-300 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm) Diameter: 2 15/16 × 1 13/16 in. (7.5 × 4.6 cm). Above, Eros flying; below, female head, profile to left. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm) Diameter: 2 15/16 × 1 13/16 in. (7.5 × 4.6 cm). Above, Eros flying; below, female head, profile to left. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 5 1/16in. (12.9cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 5 1/16in. (12.9cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. 16.79 cm.. Date: 4th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. 16.79 cm.. Date: 4th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Canosan. Dimensions: H. 15.49 cm.; diameter 9.26 cm.. Date: ca. 350-300 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Canosan. Dimensions: H. 15.49 cm.; diameter 9.26 cm.. Date: ca. 350-300 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 8 5/8in. (21.9cm). Date: last quarter of 6th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 8 5/8in. (21.9cm). Date: last quarter of 6th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Boeotian. Dimensions: Diameter: 4 in. (10.2 cm) Height: 5 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (12.8 × 7 cm) Other (width w/ handle): 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm). Date: V Century B.C.-Late. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Boeotian. Dimensions: Diameter: 4 in. (10.2 cm) Height: 5 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (12.8 × 7 cm) Other (width w/ handle): 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm). Date: V Century B.C.-Late. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Canosan. Dimensions: H. 15.67 cm.; diameter 8.99 cm.. Date: ca. 350-300 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Canosan. Dimensions: H. 15.67 cm.; diameter 8.99 cm.. Date: ca. 350-300 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 5 7/16in. (13.8cm). Date: 1st quarter of 5th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 5 7/16in. (13.8cm). Date: 1st quarter of 5th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm). Date: 6th-5th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm). Date: 6th-5th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 7 1/2in. (19.1cm). Date: ca. 550 B.C.. Warrior departing. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 7 1/2in. (19.1cm). Date: ca. 550 B.C.. Warrior departing. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe, miniature. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 1 3/4in. (4.4cm). Date: early 4th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe, miniature. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 1 3/4in. (4.4cm). Date: early 4th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. as preserved 4 3/4 in. (12 cm). Date: 7th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. as preserved 4 3/4 in. (12 cm). Date: 7th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Fragment of a terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: East Greek, Wild Goat Style. Dimensions: H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Date: 7th century B.C.. Horned quadruped and bird. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Fragment of a terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: East Greek, Wild Goat Style. Dimensions: H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Date: 7th century B.C.. Horned quadruped and bird. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. 15.06 cm. Diameter 8.91 cm.. Date: 3rd century B.C.. Ribbed body and arched handle; incised leaf-pattern down back; glazed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. 15.06 cm. Diameter 8.91 cm.. Date: 3rd century B.C.. Ribbed body and arched handle; incised leaf-pattern down back; glazed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm). Date: 4th-3rd century B.C.. The vertical handle ends in a satyr's head. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm). Date: 4th-3rd century B.C.. The vertical handle ends in a satyr's head. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: Other: 8 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 3 1/8 in. (21.6 × 13.9 × 8 cm). Date: last quarter of the 6th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: Other: 8 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 3 1/8 in. (21.6 × 13.9 × 8 cm). Date: last quarter of the 6th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Fragment of a terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: East Greek, Wild Goat Style. Dimensions: 4 9/16 x 4 7/16in. (11.5 x 11.3cm). Date: 7th century B.C.. Grazing goat. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Fragment of a terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: East Greek, Wild Goat Style. Dimensions: 4 9/16 x 4 7/16in. (11.5 x 11.3cm). Date: 7th century B.C.. Grazing goat. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta jug. Culture: Lydian. Dimensions: total H. 8 9/16 in. (21.8 cm) H. without handle 7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. Archaic Lydian pottery shows a predilection for special effects such as marblizing, slips, and, as here, a combination of burnishing and applied color. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta jug. Culture: Lydian. Dimensions: total H. 8 9/16 in. (21.8 cm) H. without handle 7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. Archaic Lydian pottery shows a predilection for special effects such as marblizing, slips, and, as here, a combination of burnishing and applied color. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm) diameter of body 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) diameter of base 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm). Date: 5th century B.C.. Black glazed jug with no decoration. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm) diameter of body 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) diameter of base 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm). Date: 5th century B.C.. Black glazed jug with no decoration. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Lydian. Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 in. (26.1 cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. One-handled jug with dark glaze, with horizontal bands in red. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Lydian. Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 in. (26.1 cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. One-handled jug with dark glaze, with horizontal bands in red. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta miniature oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: 3 1/16in. (7.8cm). Date: ca. 325-300 B.C.. On the neck, a wreath. The body is ribbed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta miniature oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: 3 1/16in. (7.8cm). Date: ca. 325-300 B.C.. On the neck, a wreath. The body is ribbed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm). Date: 5th century B.C.. Reflecting the many uses to which it was put, the oinochoe is a shape that appears in a wide variety of variants. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm). Date: 5th century B.C.. Reflecting the many uses to which it was put, the oinochoe is a shape that appears in a wide variety of variants. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Bronze oinochoe (jug). Culture: East Greek. Dimensions: H. x width 9 1/16 x 5 in. (23 x 12.7 cm) diameter 7 in. (17.8 cm). Date: late 6th century B.C.. Handle is worked separately; it may be an ancient replacement. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Bronze oinochoe (jug). Culture: East Greek. Dimensions: H. x width 9 1/16 x 5 in. (23 x 12.7 cm) diameter 7 in. (17.8 cm). Date: late 6th century B.C.. Handle is worked separately; it may be an ancient replacement. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. of body 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm); H. with handle 7 1/16 in. (18 cm). Date: 4th-3rd century B.C.. Mask at base of handle. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. of body 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm); H. with handle 7 1/16 in. (18 cm). Date: 4th-3rd century B.C.. Mask at base of handle. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Date: early 7th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Date: early 7th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Campanian. Dimensions: H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm). Date: 4th century B.C.. Black glazed jug with no decoration. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Campanian. Dimensions: H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm). Date: 4th century B.C.. Black glazed jug with no decoration. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 4 1/16in. (10.4cm). Date: 2nd half of 9th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 4 1/16in. (10.4cm). Date: 2nd half of 9th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 7 1/16in. (18cm). Date: ca. 440-430 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 7 1/16in. (18cm). Date: ca. 440-430 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. as restored 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm). Date: ca. 900 B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. as restored 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm). Date: ca. 900 B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm). Date: ca. 900 B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm). Date: ca. 900 B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![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. - Stock Image]() 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.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian. Dimensions: H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm). Date: late 4th century B.C.-early 3rd century B.C.. The use of applied color for decoration was not limited, in Southern Italy, to Apulia. This vase may be Campanian. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian. Dimensions: H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm). Date: late 4th century B.C.-early 3rd century B.C.. The use of applied color for decoration was not limited, in Southern Italy, to Apulia. This vase may be Campanian. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe: olpe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 6 3/4in. (17.1cm) Other (height with handle): 6 3/4in. (17.1cm). Date: 1st half of 6th century B.C.. Two panthers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe: olpe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 6 3/4in. (17.1cm) Other (height with handle): 6 3/4in. (17.1cm). Date: 1st half of 6th century B.C.. Two panthers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Fragmentary terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. as preserved 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm). Date: late 8th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Fragmentary terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. as preserved 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm). Date: late 8th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta olpe (jug). Culture: Etruscan, Italo-Corinthian. Dimensions: 11 15/16in. (30.4cm) Other (height with handle): 12 3/8in. (31.5cm) Other (height without handle): 11 15/16in. (30.4cm). Date: ca. 600-575 B.C.. Incised tongues at shoulder, designs at belly, concentric half circles at base. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta olpe (jug). Culture: Etruscan, Italo-Corinthian. Dimensions: 11 15/16in. (30.4cm) Other (height with handle): 12 3/8in. (31.5cm) Other (height without handle): 11 15/16in. (30.4cm). Date: ca. 600-575 B.C.. Incised tongues at shoulder, designs at belly, concentric half circles at base. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta trefoil oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 15 15/16 in. (40.4 cm). Date: ca. 550 B.C.. Trefoil lip, perforated circles and rope-pattern in relief. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta trefoil oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 15 15/16 in. (40.4 cm). Date: ca. 550 B.C.. Trefoil lip, perforated circles and rope-pattern in relief. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Bronze oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm). Date: ca. 550 B.C.. Beaked trefoil mouth. The handle attachment terminates in stylized animal heads with an elegant palmette at the base. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Bronze oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm). Date: ca. 550 B.C.. Beaked trefoil mouth. The handle attachment terminates in stylized animal heads with an elegant palmette at the base. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe: olpe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm). Date: ca. 460-440 B.C.. The handle terminates flush with a circular mouth, double band of leaves on shoulder; tongues around mouth. The shoulder is offset. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe: olpe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm). Date: ca. 460-440 B.C.. The handle terminates flush with a circular mouth, double band of leaves on shoulder; tongues around mouth. The shoulder is offset. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Olpe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 5 3/16 × 3 9/16 in. (13.2 × 9 cm) Diam. of rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) Diam. of foot: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm). Date: ca. 430 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Olpe. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 5 3/16 × 3 9/16 in. (13.2 × 9 cm) Diam. of rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) Diam. of foot: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm). Date: ca. 430 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta conical lekythos-oinochoe (combination oil flask and jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm). Date: late 8th century B.C.-early 7th century B.C.. This piece is said to have been found with 36.11.3. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta conical lekythos-oinochoe (combination oil flask and jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm). Date: late 8th century B.C.-early 7th century B.C.. This piece is said to have been found with 36.11.3. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm). Date: late 8th century B.C.-early 7th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm). Date: late 8th century B.C.-early 7th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Date: late 6th century B.C.. Pattern-work on body and shoulder. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Date: late 6th century B.C.. Pattern-work on body and shoulder. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 3 in. (7.6 cm). Date: late 8th century B.C.-early 7th century B.C.. On the shoulder, four birds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 3 in. (7.6 cm). Date: late 8th century B.C.-early 7th century B.C.. On the shoulder, four birds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Bronze bowl and oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm). Date: late 6th-early 5th century B.C.. The jug is said to have been found together with the bowl, 21.88.125. The bowl preserves the imprint of the base of the jug. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Bronze bowl and oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm). Date: late 6th-early 5th century B.C.. The jug is said to have been found together with the bowl, 21.88.125. The bowl preserves the imprint of the base of the jug. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe in the form of a woman's head. Culture: Greek or Etruscan, South Italian (Campanian). Dimensions: Other: 8 7/8 × 3 1/8 × 4 1/2 × 2 13/16 in. (22.5 × 7.9 × 11.4 × 7.1 cm). Date: early 5th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe in the form of a woman's head. Culture: Greek or Etruscan, South Italian (Campanian). Dimensions: Other: 8 7/8 × 3 1/8 × 4 1/2 × 2 13/16 in. (22.5 × 7.9 × 11.4 × 7.1 cm). Date: early 5th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm). Date: late 6th century B.C.. Checkerboard pattern on body. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm). Date: late 6th century B.C.. Checkerboard pattern on body. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta conical lekythos-oinochoe (combination oil flask and jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm). Date: late 8th-early 7th century B.C.. This piece and 36.11.9 are said to have been found together. They belong to a large class of unglazed vases that were made during the late eighth and early seventh centuries B.C. They have been found in many parts of the Greek world, particularly in the Argolid. Some are undecorated; others, like these, have motifs executed with what is called a toothed-wheel. The Museum's examples are unusual in having double handles. Museum: - Stock Image]() Terracotta conical lekythos-oinochoe (combination oil flask and jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm). Date: late 8th-early 7th century B.C.. This piece and 36.11.9 are said to have been found together. They belong to a large class of unglazed vases that were made during the late eighth and early seventh centuries B.C. They have been found in many parts of the Greek world, particularly in the Argolid. Some are undecorated; others, like these, have motifs executed with what is called a toothed-wheel. The Museum's examples are unusual in having double handles. Museum:
![Terracotta oinochoe (wine jug). Culture: Roman. Dimensions: H.: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm). Date: 1st century A.D.. On handle, heads of lion and woman. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (wine jug). Culture: Roman. Dimensions: H.: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm). Date: 1st century A.D.. On handle, heads of lion and woman. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 13 9/16 in. (34.5 cm). Date: ca. 550-500 B.C.. Trefoil mouth, frieze of lions in relief. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 13 9/16 in. (34.5 cm). Date: ca. 550-500 B.C.. Trefoil mouth, frieze of lions in relief. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: East Greek, Milesian, Fikellura. Dimensions: H. 6 in. (15.3 cm); diameter of mouth 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm); diameter of body 4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. Decorated with cable pattern on the neck, myrtle wreath on the shoulder and crescents and tongues on the body. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: East Greek, Milesian, Fikellura. Dimensions: H. 6 in. (15.3 cm); diameter of mouth 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm); diameter of body 4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. Decorated with cable pattern on the neck, myrtle wreath on the shoulder and crescents and tongues on the body. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe, chous. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 2 5/8 × 2 in. (6.7 × 5.2 cm) Diam. of foot: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm). Date: ca. 420 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe, chous. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 2 5/8 × 2 in. (6.7 × 5.2 cm) Diam. of foot: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm). Date: ca. 420 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta barrel-shaped oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan, Italo-geometric. Dimensions: H. 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm). Date: ca.725-700 B.C.. This unusual shape is often found with another distinctive container, a bird-shaped askos. Some scholars have proposed a connection with a wine ritual. Such vases, their painted ornaments heavily influenced by Greek geometric pottery, were produced at Vulci. The originally Near Eastern motif of two goats flanking a tree of life also occurs on a celebrated Euboean geometric krater found on Cyprus (74.51.965), which is on view in the early Greek galleries (Th - Stock Image]() Terracotta barrel-shaped oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan, Italo-geometric. Dimensions: H. 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm). Date: ca.725-700 B.C.. This unusual shape is often found with another distinctive container, a bird-shaped askos. Some scholars have proposed a connection with a wine ritual. Such vases, their painted ornaments heavily influenced by Greek geometric pottery, were produced at Vulci. The originally Near Eastern motif of two goats flanking a tree of life also occurs on a celebrated Euboean geometric krater found on Cyprus (74.51.965), which is on view in the early Greek galleries (Th
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. as preserved 8 7/16 in. (21.5 cm); H. as restored 8 1/4 in. (20.9 cm). Date: late 10th-early 9th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. as preserved 8 7/16 in. (21.5 cm); H. as restored 8 1/4 in. (20.9 cm). Date: late 10th-early 9th century B.C.. From the Hymettos deposit (see 30.118.1). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Oinochoe, chous. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 6 1/4 × 4 in. (15.9 × 10.2 cm) Diam. of foot: 2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm). Date: early 4th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Oinochoe, chous. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: 6 1/4 × 4 in. (15.9 × 10.2 cm) Diam. of foot: 2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm). Date: early 4th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H.: 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm). Date: ca. 550 B.C.. Trefoil lip, with two stags, two lion-heads, and two human heads in relief. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H.: 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm). Date: ca. 550 B.C.. Trefoil lip, with two stags, two lion-heads, and two human heads in relief. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm.). Date: early 5th century B.C.. The representation of Herakles fighting the Nemean lion is the most common depiction in Archaic Greek art of all the hero's labors. In this scene, Herakles wrestles the lion on the ground, pulling up its hind leg. The skin of the lion was invulnerable; thus, Herakles strangled the beast with his bare hands. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm.). Date: early 5th century B.C.. The representation of Herakles fighting the Nemean lion is the most common depiction in Archaic Greek art of all the hero's labors. In this scene, Herakles wrestles the lion on the ground, pulling up its hind leg. The skin of the lion was invulnerable; thus, Herakles strangled the beast with his bare hands. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 11 1/16 in. (28.1 cm). Date: ca. 525-500 B.C.. Sirens and an eagle The Micali Painter is the most prolific and best-known Etruscan painter of black-figure pottery. His workshop was probably located at Vulci. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 11 1/16 in. (28.1 cm). Date: ca. 525-500 B.C.. Sirens and an eagle The Micali Painter is the most prolific and best-known Etruscan painter of black-figure pottery. His workshop was probably located at Vulci. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H. with handle 15 11/16 in. (39.9 cm) H. without handle 13 11/16 in. (34.8 cm). Date: ca. 590-570 B.C.. Three friezes with animals. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H. with handle 15 11/16 in. (39.9 cm) H. without handle 13 11/16 in. (34.8 cm). Date: ca. 590-570 B.C.. Three friezes with animals. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Canosan. Dimensions: H. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm). Date: ca. 350-330 B.C.. Decorated with ivy vine. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Canosan. Dimensions: H. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm). Date: ca. 350-330 B.C.. Decorated with ivy vine. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H.: 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. The trefoil oinochoe, with three-lobed mouth, is a basic shape in both Etruscan and Greek pottery. This example, with its virtuosic carination, is an Etruscan variant. The neck resembles those of some Nicosthenic neck-amphorae. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H.: 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm). Date: 6th century B.C.. The trefoil oinochoe, with three-lobed mouth, is a basic shape in both Etruscan and Greek pottery. This example, with its virtuosic carination, is an Etruscan variant. The neck resembles those of some Nicosthenic neck-amphorae. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Date: 2nd half of 5th century B.C.. Children playing at, or parodying, a Dionysiac procession. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Date: 2nd half of 5th century B.C.. Children playing at, or parodying, a Dionysiac procession. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm). Date: ca. 320-310 B.C.. Seated Dionysos pouring a libation over an altar. He is flanked on the left by a satyr holding a platter and on the right by a maenad holding a tympanon and a thyrsos. Each attendant rests one foot on a rock. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm). Date: ca. 320-310 B.C.. Seated Dionysos pouring a libation over an altar. He is flanked on the left by a satyr holding a platter and on the right by a maenad holding a tympanon and a thyrsos. Each attendant rests one foot on a rock. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
![Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) diameter 4 5/16 in. (11 cm). Date: ca. 470 B.C.. Ganymede with gamecock and hoop Renowned for his beauty, Ganymede was a scion of the Trojan royal house. Zeus desired him to be the gods' cupbearer on Mount Olympos. Representations of the late sixth and fifth centuries B.C. show Ganymede being carried off by Zeus himself; beginning in the fourth century, Zeus is replaced by an eagle. The Pan Painter perfectly depicts the boy as he runs along. The subject is fitting for a jug from which wine was poure - Stock Image]() Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) diameter 4 5/16 in. (11 cm). Date: ca. 470 B.C.. Ganymede with gamecock and hoop Renowned for his beauty, Ganymede was a scion of the Trojan royal house. Zeus desired him to be the gods' cupbearer on Mount Olympos. Representations of the late sixth and fifth centuries B.C. show Ganymede being carried off by Zeus himself; beginning in the fourth century, Zeus is replaced by an eagle. The Pan Painter perfectly depicts the boy as he runs along. The subject is fitting for a jug from which wine was poure
![Terracotta vase in the form of a black African youth's head. Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm). Date: 4th century B.C.. This vase combines the distinctive neck of the so-called Shape VII oinochoe with a naturalistic head of a young black African boy. His curls and the central rosette were made separately. Vases in figural form were popular items in several Mediterranean cultures. The Etruscans produced both terracotta and metal versions. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - Stock Image]() Terracotta vase in the form of a black African youth's head. Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm). Date: 4th century B.C.. This vase combines the distinctive neck of the so-called Shape VII oinochoe with a naturalistic head of a young black African boy. His curls and the central rosette were made separately. Vases in figural form were popular items in several Mediterranean cultures. The Etruscans produced both terracotta and metal versions. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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