Caption

Oinochoe, unknown eastern workshop; 3rd century BC. Type: Grose group II:A, form II:3. Dark blue glass with threaded decoration on the belly of horizontal and zigzag lines in white and yellow glass widest point. Trefoil rim; molding on the core. Height: 8.90 cm; Body diameter: 5.60 cm; Weight: 0.076 kg., The image shows a single ceramic jug with a rounded body, narrow neck, flared spout, and a curved handle attached from the neck to the shoulder; the jug has a worn, speckled deep blue surface with bands and zigzag decorative patterns in a beige or sandy color, and areas of dark gray and lighter blue speckling; the handle and spout share the same blue with patches of beige wear, and the jug sits on a short foot that reflects slightly on the pale gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A18_378

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Keywords

Oinochoe unknown eastern workshop 3rd century BC Type Grose group II A form II 3 Dark blue glass threaded decoration belly horizontal zigzag lines white yellow glass widest point Trefoil rim molding core Height 8.90 cm Body diameter 5.60 cm Weight 0.076 kg image single ceramic jug rounded body narrow neck flared spout curved handle attached neck shoulder jug worn speckled deep blue surface bands zigzag decorative patterns beige sandy color areas dark gray lighter blue speckling handle spout share blue patches beige wear jug sits short foot reflects slightly pale gray background.