Pitcher (oinochoe) with Geometric Decoration

The repetitive pattern that covers this pitcher seems endless. Row upon row of tightly arrayed angular motifs create a deceptively simple decorative scheme, but all of this work was done by hand and was very time consuming. Originally intended to be one color, this pitcher was misfired in the kiln resulting in variegated coloring. Although its form makes it easy to imagine using this at a table, much of the pottery from this period comes to us from funerary contexts. Entire sets of ceramics were often placed in the grave.