Terracotta oinochoe:olpe (jug)
Unknown Artist
Four friezes with animals
Olpai were greatly favored by Corinthian artists, particularly during the last three decades of the seventh century. The decoration consists almost exclusively of animal friezes; there are virtually no examples with narrative figural subjects.
Credit: Purchase by subscription, 1896
Ca. 630–615 B.C.
Terracotta
36.4 x 36.4cm
96.18.41
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