Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug)

Unknown

ca. 420 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Boy pushing a toy cart New wine was drunk by all participants, including children, in the Anthesteria, a winter festival of Dionysos. Miniature wine jugs like this, made especially for the children, often show toys and games.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 420 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906