Terracotta skyphos

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second half of the 4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The polychrome motifs and patterns on this skyphos, created by applying yellow and white directly on top of black gloss before the vessel was fired, are characteristic of the "Gnathian style". The term is derived from the ancient name of the site of Gnathia where a great many examples have been discovered. Fine lines in yellow evoke models with gilded decoration.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half of the 4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Gnathian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020