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A South Italian-Apulian oinochoe
Late 4th century BC
Gnathia
Gnathia
Apulia
A Greek provincial vase made in a Greek colony in southern Italy.
A Greek provincial vase made in a Greek colony in southern Italy.
Black on yellowish grey clay
Height: 32cm
Circumference: 57cm
Circumference: 57cm
Museum number: L39
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 550
On display: Library-Dining Room
All spaces are in No. 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields unless identified as in No. 12, Soane's first house.
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Curatorial note
There are remains of a red, yellow and white border at the shoulder of this jug which has a hanging vine pattern around the body. The bottom of the body and bands on the foot are reserved.
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.
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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