Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug)

Niobid Painter

ca. 450 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Komast (reveler) and dancing dwarf This representation is noteworthy for the characterization of the two figures. The tall komast advances deliberately, playing the barbitos, a form of lyre. His head is wreathed, his cloak and a chous are slung over one shoulder, and he wears soft, high boots. The dwarf before him presents a considerable contrast with his jerky movements, nudity, pugnacious expression, and straggly beard.

Artist

Niobid Painter

Date

ca. 450 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Nelson Bunker Hunt, 1982