Object Description
A fine Ancient Greek oinochoe vessel, featuring an oblong body which tapers to a thin, cylindrical neck and a trifoil rim. The handle protrudes above the mouth to the shoulder, forming a hook over the vessel, and features two central ribs. The body is situated on a round foot and is decorated with geometric patterns in vibrant red pigmentation encircling the vessel. A band of vitruvian wave motifs enrich the base of the neck. Below is a band of conjoined spirals with a further two horizontal lines underneath. Around the centre of the body are three wavy lines with protruding dots possibly resembling vines. The design is finished with another two horizontal lines. Additionally, vertical lines are displayed on the neck, and short straight lines on the rim leading towards the mouth.
Date: Circa 3rd Century BC