Attic Skyphos

Culture: Greek/attic

Period: Late 5th to early 4th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 16.6 cm in diameter

Price: Sold

Ref: 2591

Provenance: Private collection Dr. Peter Rudeck, Vienna, Austria. Acquired on 10 March 1997 from Gerhard Herinek in Vienna. With the original certifiate.

Condition: Intact

Description: Elegantly formed, black-glazed drinking cup (“skyphos”) from an attic workshop. The vessel stands on a set off foot ring which is decorated inside and outside with encircling black circles. In the centre a circle painted over the entire surface. The wall rises semi-circularly from the foot ring. Right below the slightly outwards curved rim a concave indentation. The handles are placed opposite each other and are curved upwards.