Oenochoe

Oenochoe, also called oinochoe, is the Greek word for wine vessel copied and modified by ancient cultures, especially the Romans and their colonies and is a major category of ancient Greek pottery. Small Roman ones were made to hold perfume, oils or cosmetics and normally had one handle.

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Ancient Terracotta Oenochoe (Wine Jug), Roman North Africa, H: 4.5″
Original price was: $275.00.Current price is: $210.00.
H: 4.5” W: 3” D: 2.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. !

Greek style Oenochoe wine jugs were made in Roman North Africa and exported throughout the empire. Potters wheel made unadorned coarse wears like this small vessel with everted rim were made for daily use and for offerings to deities.

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Ancient Terracotta Oenochoe (Wine Jug), Roman North Africa, H: 4.5″

H: 4.5” W: 3” D: 2.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. !