Terracotta jug

Unknown

ca. 3rd century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Trefoil oinochoe of reddish clay with bands of polychrome ornament, and deep blue on neck and foot. The bands of polychrome decoration are a striking and unusual feature, which finds few parallels even amongst contemporary Cypriot pottery.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 3rd century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76