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Oinochoe (Wine Jug) in the Form of a Woman's Head
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Oinochoe (Wine Jug) in the Form of a Woman's Head

Class N, artist · c. 475–450 BCE · ceramic

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About this work

Mold-made vases in the form of human heads became popular in Athens in the fifth century BC. Although some represent male figures (including Herakles, Dionysos, and satyrs) and often take the form of drinking cups, wine jugs in the form of women’s heads are most common. Unusual on this example are the incised ears.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineOinochoe (Wine Jug) in the Form of a Woman's Head, c. 475–450 BCE. Associated with Class N. Ceramic; overall: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1926.520
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