Rhyton in the Form of a Horse's Head

<p>The mold-made lower portion of this drinking vessel was attached to the wheel-thrown neck prior to firing. The style of this rhyton indicates that it was made in the Greek colonies of southern Italy. Rhyta were produced in a variety of head shapes, including human; rams, mules, horses, deer, and griffins were especially popular. When lifted to the face for a drink, these rhyta might appear to be fabulous masks, but this delicate cup may not have been meant for daily use and may instead have been made as a funerary offering.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.207' rel='external'>Rhyton in the Form of a Horse's Head</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>