Terracotta oinochoe (jug)

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early 8th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

During its earliest phase, the Geometric style was expressed in large surfaces covered with black glaze that was interrupted by patterns painted on limited, light clay bands (see, for instance, the Protogeometric oinochoe 30.118.1). Over time this tendency was reversed, and the black areas receded toward the bottoms of shapes. During the Late Geometric phase, new patterns were invented such as the dotted serpent undulating around this jug’s shoulder.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 8th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906