Pitcher in the Form of a Female Head
- Culture
- Ancient Greek, c.900–31 BCE
- Culture
- South Italian
- Date
- 4th century BCE
- Material
- Terracotta
- Classification
- Ceramics, containers
- Collection
- Ancient Art
- Current Location
- On View, Gallery 259
- Dimensions
- 6 11/16 x 5 1/8 x 4 3/8 in. (17 x 13 x 11.1 cm)
- Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Object Number
- 56:1953
NOTES
As today, individuals in antiquity found ways to express their devotion to the gods.
Whether maintaining a small altar at home for the worship of a particular deity,
or presenting gifts called votives, at sanctuaries or graves, many of the objects that
survive from antiquity served a ritual function. Terracotta objects, such as this pitcher, reflect the most common medium for votive and dedicatory items because of its availability and affordability.
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