Oinochoe (Wine Jug) in the Form of a Woman's Head
c. 475–450 BC
Class N
Class N
Greek and Roman Art
Oinochoe (Wine Jug) in the Form of a Woman's Head, c. 475–450 BC. Associated with Class N. Ceramic; overall: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1926.520 Mold-made vases in the form of human heads became popular in Athens in the fifth century BC. Although some represent male figures (including Herakles, Dionysos, and satyrs) and often take the form of drinking cups, wine jugs in the form of women’s heads are most common. Unusual on this example are the incised ears. The artist used white paint for the eyes and an ivy wreath, now partly lost.
- Maker/Artist
- Class N
- Classification
- Ceramic
- Formatted Medium
- ceramic
- Medium
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- Overall: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.)
- Departments
- Greek and Roman Art
- Accession Number
- 1926.520
- Credit Line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 102B Greek
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