Description

A late Roman terracotta oinochoe with rounded base and incised encircling lines below the rim. 

An oinochoe is a type of Greek and Roman wine jug used for pouring liquids, especially wine. The name comes from the Greek oinos (“wine”) and cheo (“to pour”). Typically they had a rounded or slightly globular body, a narrow neck, a single handle connecting the neck to the shoulder, and a spout for pouring. Many Late Roman oinochoe were plain or lightly painted, while some had geometric patterns and/or motifs.

Culture

Roman 

Dating

Circa 400 - 450 AD 

Size

27 cm

Provenance

Dutch collection. Bought at Sworders Auction UK. 

UK Private collection, Middleton Hall, Mendham, Suffolk. The estate of Middleton Hall has passed through generation after generation, nestled in the charming Suffolk countryside and can boast over seven hundred years of historical significance.

Bonhams, Antiquities Tuesday 7th April 1998. Knightsbridge, lot 91 (2)

Publications

Bonhams, Antiquities Tuesday 7th April 1998. Knightsbridge, lot 91 (2). Digital copy and original lot label included. 

Condition

Great condition. Some wear to the rim.