Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking)

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late 4th–early 3rd century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The head is that of an Italic variety of Maltese dog. These rhyta began to be made about the middle of the fourth century B.C. and were glazed black, with red-figure decoration on the cuff. The latest pieces in the series were unglazed and articulated with paint.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th–early 3rd century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Tarentine

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906