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Terracotta oinochoe: olpe (jug)

Terracotta oinochoe:olpe (jug). Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H. 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm). Date: ca. 630-615 B.C..
Four friezes with animals
Olpai were greatly favored by Corinthian artists, particularly during the last three decades of the seventh century. The decoration consists almost exclusively of animal friezes; there are virtually no examples with narrative figural subjects.
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Title:
Terracotta oinochoe: olpe (jug)
Caption:
Terracotta oinochoe:olpe (jug). Culture: Greek, Corinthian. Dimensions: H. 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm). Date: ca. 630-615 B.C.. Four friezes with animals Olpai were greatly favored by Corinthian artists, particularly during the last three decades of the seventh century. The decoration consists almost exclusively of animal friezes; there are virtually no examples with narrative figural subjects.
Technique/material:
TERRACOTTA
Period:
transitional
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
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Image size:
4200 x 4200 px | 50.5 MB
Print size:
35.6 x 35.6 cm | 14.0 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)