When Was Oinochoe Made?

Terracotta oinochoe (jug) mid-4th century B.C.

What was oinochoe used for?

The Oinochoe was a small pitcher used for pouring wine from a krater into a drinking cup. The word oinochoe means “wine-pourer.”

What is an ancient Greek wine jug called?

Oinochoe, also spelled oenochoe, 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.