Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug)

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mid-5th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Head of a youth Small choes were made for the Athesteria, a festival of the new wine in which children were included. There are many preserved examples with representations of boys and girls and their activities.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1941