Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles

late 8th–early 7th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 151

While the shapes of most vases correspond to an established typology, this unusual piece was probably produced for a specific purpose. The strainer at the top permitted the solid portion of a mixture to be separated from the liquid portion, which could then be poured through the spout. The bail handle at the top allowed the vase to be suspended; the two handles at the sides facilitated lifting and pouring.

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Title: Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles
Period: Geometric
Date: late 8th–early 7th century BCE
Culture: Greek, Attic
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1960
Object Number: 60.11.4
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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