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Siana Cup ; Attributed to the Taras Painter; ca. 570-560 BC; 39.57

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleSiana Cup

About this objectSiana Cups are named after a site in Rhodes where a number of examples were found. The cup was a popular drinking vessel at symposia, and featured an extended lip to catch sediment from the wine while drinking.

This Siana cup features images with horses and riders, which may represent youths in a riding contest. This imagery is commonly associated with the interests of the symposia.

MakerAttributed to the Taras Painter

Maker RoleArtist

MakerAttributed to the C Painter

Maker RoleArtist

Date Madeca. 570-560 BC

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeGreece

Place NotesThe piece is named after the place is it made, the district of Siana in Rhodes.

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyAttic

Style and IconographyBlack-figure

TechniqueBlack-figure vase painting

MeasurementsHeight 133mm; Diameter 267mm

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LineDonated by Marion K. Steven, 1957

Object TypeDrinking Vessels

Object number39.57