Gold kantharos (drinking cup with two high vertical handles)

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ca. 1550–1500 BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

The kantharos, one of the oldest Greek vase shapes, first became prominent during the Middle Helladic period (ca. 2000–1600 B.C.). While the cup and handles of this example are ancient, both show evidence of reworking, and it is possible that elements have been combined that did not originally belong together.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1550–1500 BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Helladic, Mycenaean

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1907