Aphrodite Oinochoe (Pitcher) - Ancient Roman Mythology

A terracotta replica of a Cypro-archaic Aphrodite jar. The handcrafted and hand-painted terracotta slip vessel draws inspiration from an original Cypro-archaic jar that is part of the collection at the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Idalion, Cyprus. This artifact dates back to the period between 600 and 480 BCE. The jar, notable for its bulbous shape and single handle, is a representation of a female fertility deity, often identified with the Cypriot Aphrodite. According to mythology, the Cypriot Aphrodite was born from the sea foam and venerated in ancient Paphos. The spout of the jug is meticulously designed to resemble the head of the telluric mother-goddess, complete with painted facial features and long, intricately molded brown hair cascading down her neck. The Cypro-Archaic period, spanning approximately from 750 to 475 BCE, was a time of significant cultural and artistic evolution in Cyprus. This era saw the rise of numerous city-kingdoms, each flourishing in wealth and power