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cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/REDMG:1953.25.1

Accession_Number

REDMG:1953.25.1

Shape

Skyphos

Shape_description

Type B, formerly known as 'glaux' variety. Slightly incurved rim, below which is attached a one side a round horseshoe-shaped handle, canted slightly up to the level of the rim, and on the other side a ridged strap handle that rejoins just above the middle of the body; convex side walls; torus ring foot with slightly convex underside.

Material

Terracotta

Fabric

Attic

Fabric_description

Munsell_color

5YR 6/6

Decoration

Black glaze except underside.

Inscriptions

Condition

Comprised of three rejoined fragments, missing only three small chips from the rim; one superficial crack emerges from one of these chips; glazed surfaces slightly pitted, especially on interior; whitish-grey deposits on underside.

Technique/Style

Black glaze

Provenance

Period

Early Classical

Date

480-450

Dating_details

Artist

Attribution

Image

2003.93.0043.jpg	Front view of an Attic black-glaze type B ('glaux') skyphos.
2004.99.0068.jpg
2004.99.0607.jpg	Oblique view of an Attic black-glaze type B ('glaux') skyphos, showing the chips on the rim.
2004.99.0608.jpg	Front view of an Attic black-glaze type B ('glaux') skyphos.
2004.99.0609.jpg	Front view of an Attic black-glaze type B ('glaux') skyphos, showing one of the handles.
2004.99.0610.jpg	Front view of an Attic black-glaze type B ('glaux') skyphos.
2004.99.0611.jpg	Front view of an Attic black-glaze type B ('glaux') skyphos, showing one of the handles.
2004.99.0612.jpg	Top view of an Attic black-glaze type B ('glaux') skyphos, showing the base.
2004.99.0613.jpg	Top view of an Attic black-glaze type B ('glaux') skyphos, showing the interior.