Object Description
An Ancient Greek, black glazed terracotta oinochoe, decorated in the Gnathian technique. The vessel has a rounded, ribbed body tapering towards the foot, and a neck with a wide, trefoil rim. Painted vines and flowers in yellow ochre decorate the neck, as well as the profile of a female face at the centre, flanked by two hanging fronds. The oinochoe has a single, curved handle which joins from the rim to the shoulder, and is decorated with a moulded lion head in relief. The entire vase rests on a small foot which is light terracotta in colour. There is some beautiful iridescence to the black glaze.
Date: Circa 3rd century BC