Fragments of a terracotta skyphos

Unknown

mid 5th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

a: rim fragment with a lotus bud from the handle ornament; part of the head, neck, and upper torso of a woman to left, wearing a chiton and himation b: rim fragment with a tendril and lotus bud from the handle ornament; top of a thyrsos (?) c: lower part of figure to right, wearing a chiton and himation (meanad?), part of a staff or thrysos, and part of a rock?; bit of a tendril?

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid 5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of the Honorable Iris Cornelia Love, 2011