East Greek oinochoe decorated in 'Wild Goat' style with grazing deer - ROM2018_16863_8

ROM2018_16863_8

East Greek oinochoe decorated in 'Wild Goat' style with grazing deer

Medium:Wheel-thrown earthenware, slip-painted
Geography: Made in South Ionia, probably at Miletos, Turkey; found on Rhodes, Greece
Date: about 615-600 BC
Period: Greek Archaic period
Object number: 919.5.120
Credit Line: Sigmund Samuel Collection
On view
Gallery Location:Gallery of Greece
DescriptionThis oinochoe (jug) with a trefoil mouth is decorated in a style known as the 'Wild Goat style', named after the most common subject matter (goats). This jug features two grazing deer with many background ornament patterns.
Cataloguer: Dr. John W. Hayes (ROM Staff, 1968-1992)
Cataloguer: Dr. Kate Cooper (2012 to present)
Collection:
Greek World
Department: World Cultures: Greek and Roman
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