BRONZE OINOCHOE. POSSIBLY ITALY, 19TH CENTURY.
Antiques - Miscellaneus / Other Objects
Reference: ZF1390
Oinochoe. Bronze. Possibly Italy, 19th century. An oinochoe, also known as an oinochoe, wine vessel, or oenochoe, was used in ancient Greece to draw wine from a krater (where it was stored) before serving it. Its heyday was during the Geometric period, and several types are distinguished by the shape of the mouth and the body. Most Greek oinochoai were made of terracotta, but some were made of precious metals, presumably among the social classes who could afford them, although very few have survived. The present example appears to be inspired by earlier works (compare one in the Metropolitan Museum of Art from around 460 BC, inventory number 1970.11.1, and another in the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, inventory number 66.142.A).
· Size: 12x12x20 cms
500 €
