Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug)

Greek, Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Boy pushing a toy cart

New wine was drunk by all participants, including children, in the Anthesteria, a winter festival of Dionysos. Miniature wine jugs like this, made especially for the children, often show toys and games.

Terracotta oinochoe: chous (jug), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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