Ancient Greek Black-Glazed Terracotta Skyphos

Object Description

An ancient Greek, terracotta skyphos covered in a rich, black glaze. The vessel is comprised of a deep bowl, with two D-shaped handles applied to each side. The bowl sits on a waisted foot with a carinated rim. To the underside, concentric rings in natural terracotta with black and white pigment decorate the base. The inside of the bowl is decorated also, with stylised leaves connected by thin curving lines at its centre.

Date: Circa 5th Century BC

Object History

From the private collection of David Akehurst, Curator of the British Museum Greek and Roman Department 1948-1982, thence by descent

Object Condition

Extremely fine condition, signs of restoration

Object Details