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Siana Cup ; Attributed to the Griffin-Bird Painter; ca. 550-540 BC; 40.57

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleSiana Cup

About this objectThis orangey-red terracotta Siana cup, which has a distinctive ridge line around the body, is named after the ancient town of Siana in Rhodes. These vessels would have been used for drinking wine at symposia (drinking parties).

On one side, a graceful swan stands between two horsemen, who are both riding towards it. On the opposite side a swan is accompanied by two winged horses, possibly a reference to the mythical winged horse Pegasus. The cup features a black interior with a painted swan in the centre. Detail has been added in red and white paint.

MakerAttributed to the Griffin-Bird Painter

Maker RoleArtist

Date Madeca. 550-540 BC

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeGreece; Rhodes

Place NotesThe cup takes its name from it's production centre; Siana in Rhodes.

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyAttic

Style and IconographyBlack-figure

Style and IconographyEast Greek

TechniqueBlack-figure vase painting

MeasurementsHeight 120mm; Diameter 220mm

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

Credit LineDonated by Marion K. Steven, 1957

Object TypeDrinking Vessels

Object number40.57