Terracotta skyphos (deep drinking cup)

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1st half of 8th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Unpretentious though they are as objects, skyphoi with pendant semicircles are of considerable archaeological importance for their diffusion throughout the Mediterranean world. Euboea was active in trade and in the establishment of colonies during the eighth and seventh centuries B.C. The distribution of these skyphoi indicates Euboean presence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st half of 8th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Euboean

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76