Image: Fragment of a terracotta oinochoe (jug) MET DP121651

Description: On the shoulder, deer attacked by sphinxes and griffins, water birds; On the body, bull attacked by lion. This fine fragment represents an early phase in the development of Fikellura pottery. In the animal groups as well as the drawing, there is a vitality that later subsides. The name Fikellura derives from a site on the island of Rhodes to which this fabric has been attributed. It is now established that the center of production was Miletus.
Title: Fragment of an East greek Wild Goat Style terracotta oinochoe (jug)
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