Terracotta oinochoe (jug) in the form of a woman's head by Class N: The Cook Class of Head Vases

Terracotta oinochoe (jug) in the form of a woman's head 475 BC

3d sculpting

head

caricature

jewelry design

vase

sculptural image

roman-art

unrealistic statue

portrait head and shoulder

framed image

vessel shaped image

mid-section and head portrait

men

watercolour illustration

This terracotta oinochoe (jug) dating back to 475 BC is a striking example of ancient Greek pottery. The jug, attributed to the Cook Class of Head Vases, is shaped like a woman’s head, with the neck of the vessel forming her hair. The head is painted in a black-figure style, with details such as her eyes, eyebrows, and earrings rendered in white. The jug is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Such vessels were likely used for pouring wine or water during religious ceremonies or feasts.