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Unknown Maker, Etruscan

One-handled drinking cup (kyathos)
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Maker

Unknown Maker, Etruscan

Culture

Etruscan

Title

One-handled drinking cup (kyathos)

Year

ca. late 6th century BCE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

clay

Geography

Place Made: Etruria

Dimensions

14.3 x 13 x 9.8 cm (5 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 inches) (maximum)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

2008.59

Type

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries
Sep 22, 2010

Label copy

A deep appreciation of Greek artistic traditions led the Etruscans to import contemporary Greek ceramics, many of which were created specifically to satisfy Etruscan tastes. The Etruscans also created local versions of Greek vessels. Though this kyathos, or ladle, was made in Etruria, it clearly mimics the Greek black-figure technique. The depiction of hounds chasing hares is a hunting scene, a common theme among Etruscan-made pottery. Other favorite subjects were horses, love scenes, and celebrations, all motifs that would appeal to an aristocratic lifestyle. This kyathos would have been used to serve wine from a krater, or large mixing bowl.

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Etruscan
One-handled drinking cup (kyathos), ca. late 6th century BCE
Terracotta
14.3 x 13 x 9.8 cm (5 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 inches) (maximum)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2008.59

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