Oinochoe (Pitcher) (Primary Title)
Circle of the, Rose Painter (Artist)
Gnathian pottery is quite different from the red-figure technique of most Greek vases of this period. On Gnathian ware, the entire surface of the vessel is covered with glaze to serve as background for additional decoration. The decoration of this wine jug features the mask of the “Courtesan,” one of the stock figures of ancient comedy.
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
"The Art of South Italy: Vases from Magna Graecia", VMFA May 12 - August 8, 1982; Philbrook Art Center, November 20, 1982 - January 9, 1983; The Detroit Institute of Arts, February 7 - April 10, 1983.
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