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Image: Oinoche Anthesteria Louvre L71

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Description: Attic red-figure oinochoe (wine jug) used for the Athenian festival of Anthesteria, in honour of Dionysos. Represents a young boy pulling another boy's chariot; maybe a parody of the hierogamy performed during the festival. Terracotta, ca. 430–390 BC.
Title: Oinoche Anthesteria Louvre L71
Credit: Jastrow (2005)
Author: Unknown artistUnknown artist
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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