Terracotta oinochoe (jug)
During its earliest phase, the Geometric style was expressed in large surfaces covered with black glaze that was interrupted by patterns painted on limited, light clay bands (see, for instance, the Protogeometric oinochoe 30.118.1). Over time this tendency was reversed, and the black areas receded toward the bottoms of shapes. During the Late Geometric phase, new patterns were invented such as the dotted serpent undulating around this jug’s shoulder.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oinochoe (jug)
- Period: Late Geometric I
- Date: 800–750 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: H. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
- Object Number: 06.1021.4
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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