Pitcher (oinochoe) with a comic actor

Greek, South Italian

Classical Period

360–350 B.C.

Place of Manufacture: Italy, Apulia

Medium/Technique Ceramic, Red Figure

Dimensions Height: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Edward Perry Warren

Accession Number13.93

ClassificationsVessels

Catalogue Raisonné Vase-Painting in Italy (MFA), no. 020.

DescriptionPitcher with ovoid body and tall, concave neck (Trendall, form 8). Comic actor (slave) running to left.

ProvenanceBy 1912: with Edward Perry Warren; gift of Edward Perry Warren to MFA, 1913