Bronze oinochoe (jug)

Greek

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

The handle attachment is in the form of a frontal siren.

The function of a handle attachment is to secure the base of the handle securely to the body of the vase; a broad surface provides a stronger bond. From a purely mechanical viewpoint, the siren with its extended wings fulfills the purpose effectively. She wears a silver fillet.

Bronze oinochoe (jug), Bronze, silver, Greek

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Bronze oinochoe (jug), Bronze, silver, Greek
Bronze oinochoe (jug), Bronze, silver, Greek

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