Oinochoe trilobada. Gnathia, ca. 350-300 B.C.

Oinochoe trilobada. Gnathia, ca. 350-300 BC.
Terracotta glazed in black.
On the base, in black ink "A. List."
Provenance: 19th century European antique collection; Ex, Skinner Auctioneers, Boston; Private collection, acquired from Artemis Ancient Art Gallery, Denver, January 2012.
Good condition.
Measurements: 19.2 cm (height).

Gnathia oinochoe with partially gadrooned body. At the junction between the handle and the rim there is a lion-headed mask. It has an ovoid belly and a three-lobed mouth. The oinochoe is a type of Greek pottery used to remove the wine from the crater, where it has been watered, before serving. It is characterized by having a single handle, and is classified according to the shape of the mouth and belly.