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Bird Cup (skyphos)

Kylix · c. 675-650 BCE

Open bowl-like skyphos decorated on each side with same design: three metope shapes defined by three vertical lines; in the central metope, a bird facing right with hatched design on the body; in the left and right metopes, a hatched diamond shape. A pendant lozenge hangs from the lip of the vessel behind the bird's head. Three painted lines form a groundline for the geometric arrangement in this reserve panel between the handles.

Shape

Kylix

Period

Orientalizing period

Date

c. 675-650 BCE

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 5.70 cm W: 17.60 cm

Medium

Terracotta with dark brown slip used for decoration and for interior of cup, handle

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1995.14

Image Source

harvard

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