Terracotta oinochoe (jug) in the form of a woman's head
Attributed to Class K: Toronto Class of Head Vases
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.