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Skyphos
Greek, South Italian
Early Hellenistic Period
early 3rd century B.C.
Place of Manufacture: Italy, Apulia
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Gnathian Ware
Dimensions
10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Henry J. Bigelow
Accession Number88.321
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
Vase-Painting in Italy (MFA), no. 137.
DescriptionThe reserved stem of the foot is offset from the body. The foot is steeply terraced in three degrees. There is vertical ribbing on the body. On either side of the rim is a band of yellow wave-pattern framed by multiple white stripes. Much of the wave-pattern on one side has been repainted in white. The reserved stem of the foot is decorated with two black stripes.
ITALIAN VASE PAINTING in ITALY, #137 (88.321)
Skyphos
Early 3rd century B.C.
Shape: The reserved stem of the foot is offset from the body, which seems to nestle inside it. The foot is steeply terraced in three degrees. For the general shape, compare the more elegant skyphos, cat. no. 133.
There is vertical ribbing on the body. On either side of the rim is a band of yellow wave-pattern framed by multiple white stripes. Much of the wave-pattern on one side has been repainted in white. The reserved stem of the foot is decorated with two black stripes.
Compare Lecce 3882(Bernardini, Vasi, p. 11, pl. 19,6)
ITALIAN VASE PAINTING in ITALY, #137 (88.321)
Skyphos
Early 3rd century B.C.
Shape: The reserved stem of the foot is offset from the body, which seems to nestle inside it. The foot is steeply terraced in three degrees. For the general shape, compare the more elegant skyphos, cat. no. 133.
There is vertical ribbing on the body. On either side of the rim is a band of yellow wave-pattern framed by multiple white stripes. Much of the wave-pattern on one side has been repainted in white. The reserved stem of the foot is decorated with two black stripes.
Compare Lecce 3882(Bernardini, Vasi, p. 11, pl. 19,6)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Dr. Henry J. Bigelow Collection; gift of Dr. Henry J. Bigelow to MFA, March 6, 1888