Sujet

Oinochoe, A.D. 1-79. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Oinochoe, A.D. 1-79. Additional Info: The body of this oinochoe (pitcher) is relatively plain, with just two pairs of incised bands running around the shoulder. The high, arched handle, however, is elaborately fashioned. A lion’s head in relief protrudes above the vessel’s mouth, with the mane extending back atop the handle. Lower down, the rotellae (small protrusions on either side of the handle where it joins the rim) are fashioned as stylized feline forelegs, while the base of the handle takes the form of a lion’s paw. Floral motifs run along the outer face of the handle, and also embellish the join to the body. Wealthy Romans, such as those who owned luxurious homes on the Bay of Naples, used vessels like this for serving wine at banquets.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A66_473

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

59,0Mo (1,6Mo) / 35,2cm x 42,0cm / 4158 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

animal Italy Italian historical country Rome metal lion bronze feline color design designs paw paws Roman ceramic location ceramics century vessel antiquity jug HANDLE pottery artefact concept tableware pitcher artifact antiquities motif motifs Colour Ancient Roman Ancient Rome history historic 1st century oinochoe Unknown bronze container 1st century AD Bichrome IV floral motifs Heritage Art jug floral motif Vessels (Containers)