Terracotta oinochoe
Not on view
This oinochoe is characteristic of locally made pottery produced in Athens during the Geometric period. It is comparable to vases found in a sanctuary of Zeus on Mount Hymettos, a number of which are in the Met’s collection. Many of the vessels were associated with an altar on the summit of the mountain, and may have been intended for ritual use, such as pouring libations or ritual drinking and dining.
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