figurative oinochoe

MAC GIR-014617
Object type oinochoe
Culture/period Colonisations
Materials pottery
Technique wheel-thrown
Mint
Production date -450
Current location Centre de Pedret
Archaeological site Empúries
Township Escala, l' (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Girona, Alt Empordà)
Dimensions 139 x 46 mm
Description
Jug or oenochoe with a trilobate mouth and spout in the shape of a feminine head, made with two moulds. The slender handle is adapted to be held with the fingers. The base is circular. The parts corresponding to the hair of the figure, neck, mouth and handle of the vessel are covered with black varnish. The rest is unvarnished. The facial features are highlighted in black.
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© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Girona
Omeka ID 260