Terracotta jug
In the Cypro-Archaic II period (600-480 B.C.) Cypriot potters began to create large jugs with, on the shoulder, female figurines holding miniature jugs. The miniature jug served as a spout. The type of vase developed in the region on Marion, where many imported Greek vases have been found. The new type of pottery may have been created in order to compete with the imports.
Artwork Details
- Title:Terracotta jug
- Period:Cypro-Classical I
- Date:ca. 475–400 BCE
- Culture:Cypriot
- Medium:Terracotta
- Dimensions:10 15/16 in., 1.5 lb., 6 1/4 × 5 13/16 × 5 13/16 in. (27.8 cm, 0.7 kg, 15.8 × 14.7 × 14.7 cm)
- Classification:Vases
- Credit Line:The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number:74.51.563
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
ca. 750–600 BCE
ca. 400–323 BCE
850–750 BCE
850–750 BCE
600–400 BCE
Related Content
Publications
Books, guides, and catalogues published by The Met.
Free to download
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please contact us using the form below. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.