Terracotta oinochoe (jug)

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4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Aphrodite and Erotes Plastic adjuncts had been part of the decoration of Attic vases from the Geometric period on.The execution of the decoration in applied, low relief was a short-lived phenomenon that lasted from the second half of the fourth into the third century B.C. The fragility of the relief accounts for the often poor condition of the objects. This one had extensive remains of gilding and blue color.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1944