Terracotta oinochoe (jug)

Unknown

ca. 325–300 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Theatrical mask, alabastron (perfume vase), and fillets (bands) Though associated primarily with Apulia, the Gnathian technique was also used in other regions of Italy. This example may be Apulian or Campanian. The mask is that of one of the stock courtesans in comedies of the late fourth and early third centuries B.C. The alabastron may reflect a predilection of the courtesan. The vines and ivy have a Dionysiac reference.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 325–300 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Gnathian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of L. P. di Cesnola, 1876