Terracotta oinochoe (jug) in the form of a woman's head
During the fifth century B.C., Attic potters and painters applied their skill and imagination not only to the basic vase shapes but also to a variety of others. Vases in the form of human heads were particularly popular and, in the early part of the century, were embellished with special effects of color and texture.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oinochoe (jug) in the form of a woman's head
- Artist: Attributed to Class K: Toronto Class of Head Vases
- Period: Classical
- Date: ca. 480 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
- Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1930
- Object Number: 30.11.10
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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