Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles

Unknown

late 8th–early 7th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

While the shapes of most vases correspond to an established typology, this unusual piece was probably produced for a specific purpose. The strainer at the top permitted the solid portion of a mixture to be separated from the liquid portion, which could then be poured through the spout. The bail handle at the top allowed the vase to be suspended; the two handles at the sides facilitated lifting and pouring.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 8th–early 7th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1960