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Apulian Black Oinochoe Shape 6

Unknown4th century B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Several fragments are missing from the body of the vessel. It has a long trefoil spout and is completely covered with well-preserved black glaze except for the underside of the foot. The neck spreads into a flat disc which again spreads into a cylindrical foot.

Details

  • Title: Apulian Black Oinochoe Shape 6
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 4th century B.C.
  • Location Created: Apulia, South Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 12.1 × 8.2 cm (4 3/4 × 3 1/4 in.)
  • Type: Oinochoe
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 83.AE.420
  • Culture: Greek (South Italian, Apulian)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of John Saxon
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)

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