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Bronze oinochoe

mid-6th century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 152
The word "oinochoe" means "wine pourer", and the shape was a very common one throughout the Greek world. During the Archaic period, the oinochoe and the hydria (water jar) were often embellished with figural elements integrated into the handles. Here, the head of a woman appears at the top of the handle, a panther head and palmette at the bottom. This work is distinguished not only by its fine state of preservation but also by its exceptional vigor and simplicity.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bronze oinochoe
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: mid-6th century BCE
  • Culture: Greek
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Overall: 13 9/16in. (34.4cm)
  • Classification: Bronzes
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The Bothmer Purchase Fund and Shelby White and Leon Levy Gift, 1997
  • Object Number: 1997.158
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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