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Accession_Number REDMG:1998.153.4
Shape Oinochoe
Shape_description Round mouth with slightly flaring lip from which rises a vertical strap handle that reattaches at the bottom of the shoulder; mouth curves into a short, thin neck, which curves out sharply to sloping shoulders on top of a squat, rounded body; broad, slightly angled foot, with slightly concave base and wire marks.
Material Terracotta
Fabric Corinthian
Fabric_description
Munsell_color 10YR 7/3
Decoration Black glaze (mostly dulled) except for reserved lower part of body and underside.
Inscriptions
Condition Missing a large chip from the front of the mouth; decoration worn and surface pitted. Yellowish-brown stains and white deposits on lower part of body and underside.
Technique/Style Black glaze
Provenance Said to be from the Greek Islands.
Period Late Corinthian III
Date 425-400
Dating_details
Artist
Attribution
Image

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Front view of a Corinthian oinochoe, showing black glaze.

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Front view of a Corinthian oinochoe, showing black glaze and handle.

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Front view of a Corinthian oinochoe, showing black glaze.

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Oblique view of a Corinthian oinochoe, showing black glaze.

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Front view of a Corinthian oinochoe, showing black glaze and handle.

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Front view of a Corinthian oinochoe on its side, showing black glaze and mouth.

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Front view of a Corinthian oinochoe on its side, showing the base.
Comparanda REDMG.1953.25.49
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Beazley_DB
Height 10.6
Diameters Rim 3.3, neck 1.5, body 7.4, base 7.2
Handle_height
Other_dims. H. to top of rim 8.7
Location Timeline 3 top
Edited_by Amy
Date_edited 17.10.2004
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