VesselsGreek5th century BCE

Trefoil Oinochoe in the Shape of a Female Head

500-450 BCE

Description

Trefoil-mouthed oinochoe in the shape of a female head; vase mouth, upper part of handle and part of base restored. Remains of black gloss on eyes and eyebrows, miltos on cheeks, red added paint for hair and ivy wreath.

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Mold-made

Medium

Terracotta; black gloss and added red paint

Culture

Greek

Period

Archaic period, Late, to Early Classical

Century

5th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

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