{"id":16358,"date":"2026-02-26T18:25:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=16358"},"modified":"2026-02-26T18:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:25:22","slug":"herakles-head-oinochoe-vase-23-5-cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/product\/herakles-head-oinochoe-vase-23-5-cm\/","title":{"rendered":"Herakles Head Oinochoe ( vase ) 23, 5 cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"709\">This refined replica is inspired by Hellenistic oinochoai decorated with the head of Herakles, examples of which are preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The original vessels date to the 1st century BC and were crafted in Magna Graecia and across the eastern Mediterranean during the late Hellenistic period.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1103\">Herakles\u2014known to the Romans as Hercules\u2014was revered as the embodiment of strength, endurance, and divine protection. His leonine features recall the Nemean Lion, the first of his Twelve Labors, making his image especially appropriate for sympotic and ceremonial vessels. Such pieces were used in elite banquets for pouring wine and libations, symbolizing both refinement and heroic virtue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1450\">In antiquity, luxury vessels were often constructed with precious outer surfaces and practical interior linings; this replica follows that tradition, featuring a copper interior consistent with historical metalworking practices. The elegant proportions and sculptural handle ornament reflect the artistic sophistication of the Hellenistic world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:bd6f5103-e228-4ca8-a39c-531cfd9e105b-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"29045410-bd9c-4cb7-bd80-77b38d106329\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1626\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Replica of a 1st century BC Hellenistic oinochoe from Magna Graecia featuring Herakles, with copper-lined interior inspired by ancient craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_cat":[17,445,351,69,442],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-16358","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","product_cat-sculptures","product_cat-collection-iii","product_cat-ornaments","product_cat-pottery","product_cat-museum-art"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/16358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16358"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=16358"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=16358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}