Terracotta Oinochoe (jug) (c.300 BC) by Ancient Greek Pottery

Terracotta Oinochoe (jug) - Ancient Greek Pottery - c.300 BC

Artwork Information

TitleTerracotta Oinochoe (jug)
ArtistAncient Greek Pottery
Datec.300 BC
Mediumterracotta
Art MovementClassical
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City, NY, US

About Terracotta Oinochoe (jug)

The artwork, titled “Terracotta Oinochoe (jug),” created by Ancient Greek Pottery around 300 BC, is a classical piece in the medium of terracotta. It falls within the classical art movement and is categorized as a mythological painting and utensil. This exquisite piece is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.

The terracotta jug features intricate artistic details characteristic of ancient Greek pottery. The neck of the jug is adorned with vertical lines and topped with a depiction of a woman’s face. An ornamental band of alternating wave motifs encircles the neck, emphasizing its classical aesthetic. Below the neck, the body of the jug is decorated with a vivid mythological scene. The depiction shows a charioteer, possibly a deity or hero, riding a quadriga (a four-horse chariot), attesting to the ancients’ detailed representation of movement and form. The horses, rendered in striking white against the darker background, convey a sense of motion and vitality, framed by floral and geometric motifs that further enhance the jug’s elaborate design. The craftsmanship reflects the rich cultural and artistic heritage of classical Greece, capturing moments of mythological significance with precision and beauty.

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