Bronze oinochoe (pitcher)

Unknown

4th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

The high handle terminates in a beautiful relief of an inverted palmette and lotos rising from acanthus leaves. In the past the piece was severely cleaned of all archaeological corrosion products. It has recently been cosmetically toned with removable pigments.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1909