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kyathos
Object Type
kyathos
Museum number
1847,0806.45
Description
Pottery: black-figured kyathos (dipper). In the centre, Eris (or Nike) in archaic running attitude to right, looking to left, her hair looped up under a sphendonè (headband); in long embroidered chiton, with wings recurved, holding an ivy-branch in either hand. On each side is a large eye, black with a purple and white ring and a white edge. On either side of the handle are cocks confronted looking back.
Cultures/periods
Attic
Production date
500BC
(circa)
Production place
Made in:
Attica (Greece)
Materials
pottery
Ware
Black Figure
Technique
painted
incised
Dimensions
Diameter:
7.62 centimetres
Height:
15.24 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Vase / Catalogue of Vases in the British Museum
(B469)
Old Catalogue / A Catalogue of the Greek and Etruscan Vases in the British Museum
(663*)
Location
Not on display
Condition
Handle broken off.
Subjects
classical deity
bird
Associated names
Representation of:
Nike/Victoria/Victory
(?)
Representation of:
Eris
(?)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
James Millingen
(Executors of)
Acquisition date
1847
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1847,0806.45
Conservation
Treatment
: 30 Aug 2013