Greek Corinthian Terracotta Skyphos

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Object Description

A decorated terracotta, Corinthian skyphos (wine cup) featuring a globular bowl, which rests on a ring foot. The rim flares outwards creating a wide mouth. Two handles sit on either side of the vessel. The piece is enriched with a horizontal scene of black figure animals including ducks and horses. A red band sits below the animals while there are sections of red above each animals back. The rest of the body and handles have been painted in black pigment. The interior is dark brown and there are traces of red and black on the inside of the rim. Some loss of the the pigment due to age.

Date: Circa 6th Century BC

Object History

Collection of a North London gentleman, perviously British collector 2006, Ex Sotheby’s 1957

Object Condition

Fine condition, some lose of pigment due to age. Repair to rim, some encrustation visible to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:17.2 x H:6.9 centimeters

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St James's Ancient Art
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