Rhodian Terracotta Oinochoe in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 2011

Terracotta oinochoe (wine jug)

Period: Archaic

Date: 1st quarter of 6th century B.C.

Culture: Rhodian

Medium: Terracotta

Dimensions: H. with handle 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm)

Classification: Vases

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1919

Accession Number: 19.192.12

Description: This jug, with grazing goats and bold lotus flowers painted on a cream-colored slip, is typical of the so-called Wild Goat Style. The motifs are derived from Near Eastern art, which dominated East Greek pottery from the mid-seventh century through the first quarter of the sixth century B.C.

Text from: www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/250745