Terracotta oinochoe (jug)

Attributed to the Painter of Louvre CA 1694

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 157

Two satyrs

The significant element in the interchange between the two satyrs is the skyphos (deep drinking cup) held by one of them. It may be full of wine. It may also be empty and about to be used as a chamber pot. Although Greek vases were designed to fulfill a specific purpose, they lent themselves to any number of other uses.

Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Attributed to the Painter of Louvre CA 1694, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Attributed to the Painter of Louvre CA 1694, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Attributed to the Painter of Louvre CA 1694, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Attributed to the Painter of Louvre CA 1694, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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