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Lewis Painter

Drinking Cup (Skyphos)

Maker

Attributed to Lewis Painter (Greek, ca. 475BCE-450BCE)

Culture

Greek

Title

Drinking Cup (Skyphos)

Year

ca. 480 BCE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

clay

Geography

Archaeological Site: Bari; Archaeological Site: Valenzano; Place Made: Attica

Dimensions

Height: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Appropriation Fund

Object Number

25.072

Type

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries
Sep 22, 2010

Label copy

On this drinking cup (skyphos) a young maiden is seen fleeing something or someone, with her head turned back and her right arm outstretched. In her left hand she holds a branch with two spiral tendrils that end with a lotus bud. Her pursuer is depicted on the vessel’s reverse; he runs toward her with both arms outstretched. Behind him are two spears, points down, which suggest that he is also being pursued. The enigmatic nature of this scene is fitting for a drinking vessel, where it would have undoubtedly evoked lively discussion among guests at a symposium.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Attributed to Lewis Painter (Greek, ca. 475BCE-450BCE)
Drinking Cup (Skyphos), ca. 480 BCE
Terracotta, red-figure
Height: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 inches)
Museum Appropriation Fund 25.072

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