Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles

Greek, Attic

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.

Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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