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Oenochoe
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Oenochoe 

an ancient Greek wine pitcher with a single handle, an oval body, and a trefoil-shaped mouth. The oenochoe was widespread during the archaic and classical periods.



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[ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Among those containers used for holding or decanting, are the oinochoe, or pitcher-like vessel, and the cup with two horizontal handles and a base.
 
 
 
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