Terracotta stemmed kyathos (single-handled cup)

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6th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The cup with a short stem and single, high handle is typically Etruscan. It served as a ladle or dipper. Like the Nicosthenic amphora, this shape was taken into the Attic ceramic repertoire in the second half of the sixth century B.C. and produced for export to Etruria. The name given to the shape is that of the Greek variety.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Etruscan

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of L. P. di Cesnola, 1875