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Name/TitleKyathos

About this objectA terracotta kyathos with a deep bowl, and a single handle that rises above the rim of the cup. The handle has a knobbed decoration on its apex. The cup has a gently out-curving rim, and a low ring foot. The surface has an impasto texture with light brown/red glaze.

A kyathos is a type of cup, originally from the Etruscan culture with a short stem and a single high handle. It could be used as a drinking cup or a dipping ladle.

Medium and MaterialsClay; Ceramic; Terracotta.

Style and IconographyEtruscan

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

TechniqueThrowing (pottery technique)

TechniqueMolding (forming)

MeasurementsH - 123, W - 165, D at lip - 116, D at foot - 63.
Weight; 48 grams.

Subject and Association KeywordsFood history

Subject and Association KeywordsTableware

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

Object TypeDrinking Vessels

Object number230.20