Oinochoe
Oinochoe, wine jug from the classical period of Greek pottery. A graceful vessel with delicately curved handle and trefoil-shaped mouth, the oinochoe was revived during the Renaissance and again during the Neoclassical period of the 18th century.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Chelsey Parrott-Sheffer.
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Article Title:
Oinochoe
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
07 November 2026
Access Date:
November 14, 2026