Etruscan pottery wine vessels - Castello Banfi collection

Etruscan pottery wine vessels - Castello Banfi collection

It is an ancient pottery wine vessel characterized by a mouth shaped like a clover. The surface is usually coated with black Bukailuo glaze, giving it a unique luster and deep color tone. There are horizontal grooves on the neck and ridges at the bottom, which add artistic beauty to the decorative details. It was produced in the Volsey region in the mid-6th century BC and has also been discovered in the Kiusi region. It is one of the collections of CastelloBanfi.
Iberian Orinoco Ceramic Wine Pot - Waldpenias Museum

Iberian Orinoco Ceramic Wine Pot - Waldpenias Museum

Iberian Oenochoe, also spelled as oenochoe, is a ceramic wine jug with a finely curved handle and a clover shaped mouth. This type of wine pot comes from the archaeological site of Cerrodela Cabezas in Vald é Penias, Castile La Mancha region of Spain, dating back to the Iron Age (3rd century BC). This cultural relic is collected in the Waldpenias Museum. Not only is it a practical container, but it is also a showcase of art and craftsmanship. Its intricate curves and unique mouth design reflect the aesthetic concepts and pottery making techniques of ancient Iberians.