Fragment of a terracotta oinochoe (jug)
On the shoulder, deer attacked by sphinxes and griffins, water birds
On the body, bull attacked by lion
This fine fragment represents an early phase in the development of Fikellura pottery. In the animal groups as well as the drawing, there is a vitality that later subsides. The name Fikellura derives from a site on the island of Rhodes to which this fabric has been attributed. It is now established that the center of production was Miletus.
On the body, bull attacked by lion
This fine fragment represents an early phase in the development of Fikellura pottery. In the animal groups as well as the drawing, there is a vitality that later subsides. The name Fikellura derives from a site on the island of Rhodes to which this fabric has been attributed. It is now established that the center of production was Miletus.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a terracotta oinochoe (jug)
- Artist: Attributed to the Altenburg Painter
- Period: Archaic
- Date: ca. 560–550 BCE
- Culture: East Greek, Milesian, Fikellura
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: H. of a 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); length of b 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.365a, b
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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4th quarter of the 6th century BCE
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ca. 630–620 BCE
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