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Jug

4th century BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug, Oinochoè, of red earthenware, moulded in relief and covered with a black glaze. Ribbed pear-shaped body, trefoil mouth, loop handle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware, moulded in relief
Brief description
Jug, Oinochoè, red earthenware with black glaze, found in Campania, made in Greece, 4th century BC
Physical description
Jug, Oinochoè, of red earthenware, moulded in relief and covered with a black glaze. Ribbed pear-shaped body, trefoil mouth, loop handle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.7cm
  • Diameter: 18.7cm
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Found in Campania
Collection
Accession number
4797-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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