Oinochoe. Bronze. Probably Italy, 19th Century.

Oinochoe. Bronze. Probably Italy, 19th century.
The oinochoe, oinochoe, oinochoe or oinochoe is a vessel used to draw wine from a krater (where it was stored) before serving it in ancient Greece. Its heyday was during the Geometric period and several types are distinguished according to the shape of the mouth and the body. Most Greek oinochoes were made of terracotta, but some also existed in precious metals, probably for the social classes who could afford them, although very few of these have survived. The present example seems to be inspired by ancient works (compare an example in the Metropolitan Museum dating from around 460 BC and bearing the inventory number 1970.11.1 and another in the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, bearing the inventory number 66.142.A). -
Size: 12x12x20 cm