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Name/TitleLip-Cup

About this objectLip-cups were primarily used for drinking wine, and feature a protruding lip inside to catch sediment. These types of lip-cups are of the mid-stage production and feature minimal design.

Here, side A features a lion and bull, while side B depicts a lion attacking a bull. There is a 'nonsense' inscription on either side of the cup, which have no translation. There are also small palmettes drawn by the handles. Red and white paint is added to the figures for detailing.

Date Madeca. 550-525 BC

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeGreece

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyAttic

Style and IconographyBlack-figure

Inscription and MarksAlong the handle band, two inscriptions on both Side A and B, however the markings are unable to be deciphered into any readable word or phrase.

TechniqueBlack-figure vase painting

TechniqueThrowing (pottery technique)

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

MeasurementsHeight 127mm; Diameter 213mm.

Subject and Association KeywordsAnimals in art

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

Credit LinePurchased, 1955

Object TypeDrinking Vessels

Object number34.55