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Fragment of a skyphos; Fifth Century BCE; 179.95

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleFragment of a skyphos

About this objectThis fragment is from the bottom of a vase and includes sections of the foot and body. Made from orange-red terracotta a black glaze has been used on the exterior, interior and in the band under the foot. Above the foot and a band of glaze is a meander pattern which is interrupted by crossed squares.

This fragment possibly comes from a skyphos. Skyphoi (singular: skyphos) were deep-wine cups, commonly used at symposium.

Date MadeFifth Century BCE

Place MadeMediterranean Region

Place NotesSaid to be from Selinus

Medium and MaterialsCeramic: Pottery (terracotta)

Style and IconographyRed-figure

Style and IconographyAttic

Style and IconographyGeometric patterns

TechniqueThrowing (pottery technique)

TechniqueRed-figure vase painting

Measurements44mm x 105mm x 65mm

Subject and Association KeywordsRepetition (aesthetics)

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

Object TypeDrinking Vessels

Object number179.95