Oinochoe (wine pitcher): Griffin, Lion, Sphinx
Greek
Trefoil lip with divided handle. On shoulder, animal zone, winged griffin, lion, sphinx, winged panther? from whose mouth projects the hind leg of a deer, and a human head. Below, separated by a broad stripe, another similar zone, bull, two sphinxes with a lotus flower between, a winged animal, human head, and a bull. Below a second glazed stripe and around the base broad leaves in place of the usual rays. Rosettes and usual ornaments in field. Brown spout, neck, handle, and foot, and applied purple on many of the figures.
Terracotta; pale yellow clay and slip with light brown paint and applied purple
Orientalizing period