# Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.

This rare and sculptural **Canosan pottery figural oinochoe** takes the form of an elegant female head, modeled in terracotta with softly articulated facial features and an elongated neck rising from a cylindrical base. The vessel is surmounted by a tall, narrow neck and trefoil mouth with a single vertical handle, decorated in **black gloss with added polychrome and gilt detailing**, characteristic of Canosan funerary ceramics.

The female visage, rendered in pale slip, displays idealized Hellenistic features—calm expression, almond-shaped eyes, and carefully modeled hair—reflecting the influence of contemporary sculpture. The contrasting dark-painted neck with linear ornamentation and applied decorative motifs exemplifies the distinctive aesthetic of **Canosa di Puglia**, a major center of ceramic production during the Hellenistic period.

Canosan head vases and oinochoai of this type were typically created as **grave offerings**, intended for elite burials, and are prized today for their sculptural quality and strong visual presence.

### **Dimensions:**

-   Height: **16.5 in.**
    
-   Width: **6 in.**
    
-   Depth: **7 in.**

## Details

- **Price:** 26000.0 USD
- **Vendor:** PEGASO GALLERY DESIGN

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 26000.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Canosan Figural Oinochoe (Head Vase) Apulia, Italy, 3rd C. - B.C.E.

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> Updated: 2026-09-01