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East Greek oinochoe-type jug

Height: 9.5cm
Height (excluding handle): 7cm
Diameter (mouth): 5cm
Circumference: 24cm

Museum number: BR11

Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 500help-vermeule-catalogue-number

On display: Breakfast Room - central octagonal roof light
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Curatorial note

An oinochoe is a wine jug with a curved handle from lip to shoulder and a round or trefoil mouth which was used in serving wine from a krater.


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