Terracotta oinochoe (jug) with lid
Unknown Artist
6th century BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
Overall: 5 13/16in. (14.7cm) Other: 5in. (12.7cm)
Classification
Vases
Culture & Period
Greek, Corinthian · Late Corinthian
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Michel de Bry, 1971
Accession Number
1971.53a, b
Art Historical Context
This delicate terracotta oinocho, or wine jug with lid, hails from Late Corinthian Greece in the 6th century BCE, a golden age for the city-state's pottery workshops. Standing at just 5 13/16 inches (14.7 cm) tall, this petite vessel exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of Corinthian artisans, who dominated the ancient Mediterranean market with their finely potted wares. Produced during the Archaic period it reflects a time when Corinth rivaled Athens in ceramic innovation, blending functionality with subtle elegance. Oinochoai like this were everyday essentials in Greek households and sym...