Ca. 350 BC. A black glaze oinochoe with glossy black glaze, serves as the perfect backdrop for the intricate red-figure decoration that adorns its surface, depicting a graceful running animal, perhaps a dog, with remarkable attention to detail and lifelike expression. The oinochoe was an essential vessel in ancient Greece, used for pouring wine and other liquids at symposia and other social gatherings. Its body is bulbous and rests on a ring foot, tapering to a graceful neck with a trefoil spout and a handle at the back for easy pouring. This particular oinochoe is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the Attic potters who produced it, with its perfectly balanced form and elegant curves.Size: L:60mm / W:50mm ; 40gProvenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection.