Three-lobed oinochoe; Magna Graecia, Gnathia, 4th century B.C.

Three-lobed oinochoe; Magna Graecia, Gnathia, 4th century B.C.
Ceramic.
It has undergone multiple restorations along the fracture line.
Measurements: 17 x 10 x 9 cm.
The oinochoe is a characteristic form of Greek pottery used to serve wine, drawing it from the krater—where it had previously been mixed with water—for distribution among the diners. It is a single-handled jug, whose typology is defined primarily by the shape of the rim, neck, and body, allowing for the identification of various variants within this same ceramic family.
The piece features decoration consisting of engobe lines in shades of white, red, and yellowish on a dark background, creating a chromatic contrast that enhances its visual impact. This type of decoration is part of the red-figure pottery tradition, one of the most important styles of Greek ceramic art, which gradually replaced the black-figure technique toward the end of the Archaic period.
Gnathian pottery is a type of ancient Greek pottery that originated in the 4th century B.C., primarily in the southern Italian region of Apulia. This distinctive style of pottery takes its name from the Gnathia site in Apulia, where many examples were excavated. Gnathia pottery is characterized by its black-glazed surface, often decorated with red and white paint. The designs are varied and may include mythological, theatrical, or everyday scenes. Vessels such as kraters, amphorae, and, above all, askoi (small flask-shaped containers) were commonly produced in Gnathia ware.