Collection Item – Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

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From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleSkyphos fragment

About this objectThe provenance of this fragment, believed to be from a skyphos or mug, remains unknown. Approximately half to two-thirds of the mug are missing. The base remains intact and along the remaining side can be seen a red band which runs around the top just below the rim.

Skyphoi (singular: skyphos) were deep-wine cups, commonly used at symposium.

Medium and MaterialsCeramic: Pottery

Style and IconographyRedware

TechniqueModeling (forming)

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

Measurements72mm x 75mm

Subject and Association KeywordsDrinking vessels

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

Object TypeDrinking Vessels

Object number207.10