Gnathian Ribbed Oinochoe (Wine Jug): Masks, Dancer, and Flute-Player

The ornate decoration of this grand vessel takes several forms. A mold-made male theater mask sits at the upper handle attachment, looking out over the rim. Below this, two chubby boys-a dancer and pipe-player-cavort on the neck, flanked by female masks. Farther down, a band of ivy leaves and berries on a red and yellow ribbon adorns the widest point of the vessel, with ribbing above and below.

Credit: John L. Severance Fund