Terracotta jug in the form of Dionysos

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1st century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vases modeled into human or animal form were made throughout the Hellenistic period with head-shaped flasks and beakers being especially popular. This example is unusual because of its fine yellow glaze and the detailed features of the head, which represents the god Dionysus.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek or Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1942