Terracotta one-handled vase with strainer

mid-5th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 161

A ritual function has been identified for this distinctive shape with one handle at the side, an everted lip containing a strainer, and a standing human figure.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Terracotta one-handled vase with strainer
Period: Classical
Date: mid-5th century BCE
Culture: Native Italic, Daunian
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
length 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Albert Gallatin, 1921
Object Number: 21.150
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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