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Ancient black-glazed earthenware oinochoe from Magna Graecia in southern Italy, dating to the 4th century BCE, with a ring foot, a single vertical handle and a cloverleaf mouth, measuring 18.5 cm high and 9 cm in diameter, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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This jug made of black-glazed earthenware originates from South Italy and can be dated to around the 4th century BCE.
The globular body of this unique oinochoe rests on a ring base and has a handle.
This jug is especially notable for the pouring rim that is worked in the shape of a cloverleaf.
The term oinochoe originates in ancient Greece and is derived from the words oinos (wine) and cheo (to pour). An oinochoe is thus literally a vessel for pouring wine.
This type of jugs was widely used at banquets and were often lavishly decorated. Oinochoe typically have one vertically placed handle and a characteristic mouth in the shape of a cloverleaf.
This pouring vessel also had a ritual function in libation, a drink offering in which a liquid was poured out to appease the gods.
This vessel originates from the Greek agricultural colonies in southern Italy that exerted a strong influence on the development of Roman art. The Greek presence was so prominent that the Romans referred to the area as Magna Graecia or Great Greece.
Condition report: This pouring vessel is in excellent condition and shows no visible signs of damage.
This jug made of black-glazed earthenware originates from South Italy and can be dated to around the 4th century BCE.
The globular body of this unique oinochoe rests on a ring base and has a handle.
This jug is especially notable for the pouring rim that is worked in the shape of a cloverleaf.
The term oinochoe originates in ancient Greece and is derived from the words oinos (wine) and cheo (to pour). An oinochoe is thus literally a vessel for pouring wine.
This type of jugs was widely used at banquets and were often lavishly decorated. Oinochoe typically have one vertically placed handle and a characteristic mouth in the shape of a cloverleaf.
This pouring vessel also had a ritual function in libation, a drink offering in which a liquid was poured out to appease the gods.
This vessel originates from the Greek agricultural colonies in southern Italy that exerted a strong influence on the development of Roman art. The Greek presence was so prominent that the Romans referred to the area as Magna Graecia or Great Greece.
Condition report: This pouring vessel is in excellent condition and shows no visible signs of damage.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Specific region of origin
Sicilië
Culture
Ancient Roman
Title additional information
Greco-Roman jar
Century/timeframe
4e eeuw VC
Acquired from
Private collection
Number of objects
1
Material
Earthenware
Year acquired
2025
Country of origin
Italy
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Style
Antique
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
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Yes
Height
18.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Diameter
9 cm
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