Bronze kylix (drinking cup)

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4th–3rd century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

The number of metal vases that has survived since antiquity is minimal because they were melted down to serve other purposes. The extant pieces are mainly of the Classical and Hellenistic periods, luxury tableware in bronze and silver. The shapes of drinking cups are particularly varied.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1921