Ure Museum | Database

cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/REDMG:1953.25.9

Accession_Number

REDMG:1953.25.9

Shape

Skyphos

Shape_description

Corinthian type skyphos. Rounded incurved rim below which emerge two horizontal round handles, rising slightly; tall, thin-walled body bulges at top and tapers sharply to a flaring ring foot with a concave resting surface and raised underside.

Material

Terracotta

Fabric

Perhaps Attic

Fabric_description

Reddish-brown

Munsell_color

5YR 6/4

Decoration

Black glaze except reserved handle zone and upper part of foot, and lowest part of body, decorated with net pattern. Traces of white ribbing pattern on lower third of glazed portion. Underside reserved except for concentric black band and black central dot.

Inscriptions

Condition

Comprised of three rejoined pieces, missing two-thirds of rim, attached parts of body, all of one handle, and most of the other. Foot chipped; tan deposits on interior.

Technique/Style

Black glaze; superimposed colour: added white

Provenance

Period

Early Hellenistic

Date

325-300

Dating_details

Artist

Attribution

Image

2003.93.0345.jpg	Oblique side view, from slightly above, of a black-glaze skyphos.
2004.99.0169.jpg	Front view of part of a black-glaze skyphos, showing exterior white ribbing pattern and net pattern.
2004.99.0170.jpg	Front view of a black-glaze skyphos, showing exterior white ribbing pattern and net pattern.
2004.99.0171.jpg	Front view of a black-glaze skyphos, showing missing section.
2004.99.0172.jpg	Front view of a black-glaze skyphos, showing missing section and part of the interior.
2004.99.0173.jpg	Front view of a black-glaze skyphos, showing missing section.
2004.99.0174.jpg	Oblique view of a black-glaze skyphos, showing exterior white ribbing pattern and net pattern.
2004.99.0175.jpg	Oblique view of a black-glaze skyphos, showing base.