Greek Core Formed Glass Oinochoai

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Description

A beautiful aubergine Greek two tone core formed glass Oinochoai with opaque blue and opaque yellow decoration. A trefoil mouth with a single handle.

Cf. Grose D., The Toledo Museum of Art  Early Ancient Glass, no. 114, pg. 96

REFERENCE #

GL_GR_1003

CIVILIZATION

Greek, 600 B.C.E. – 500 B.C.E.

SIZE

10 cm

CONDITION

Fine Condition. A small chip on the rim

PRICE

SOLD

Frequently Asked Questions

The Oinochoai is a beautiful Greek two-tone core-formed glass vessel featuring opaque blue and yellow decoration. It has a trefoil mouth and a single handle, typical of ancient Greek glassware from 600 B.C.E. to 500 B.C.E.

The Oinochoai dates back to the Greek civilization between 600 B.C.E. and 500 B.C.E., representing early ancient glass craftsmanship from that era.

The Oinochoai measures 10 centimeters in size, making it a small and delicate piece of ancient glassware.

The Oinochoai is in fine condition overall, with only a small chip on the rim noted, which is common for artifacts of this age.

No, the Oinochoai has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.

A scholarly reference for this Oinochoai can be found in Grose D.'s 'The Toledo Museum of Art Early Ancient Glass,' specifically no. 114 on page 96.