Painted Clay Skyphos, Greece, 6th/5th Century Bc - Jan 20, 2015 | Auctionata Paddle 8 Ag In Berlin
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Painted Clay Skyphos, Greece, 6th/5th Century BC

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Painted Clay Skyphos, Greece, 6th/5th Century BC
Painted Clay Skyphos, Greece, 6th/5th Century BC
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Description
Clay with black paint
Greece, 6th/5th century BC
Bulbous body with wide opening
Two handles beneath the opening
Diameter: 13 cm (20 cm including the handles); height: 11 cm
Good condition
Provenance: German private collection
Eleganty shaped handled jug

This ancient Greek Skyphos is made of painted clay and features a bulbous body with a wide opening, low stand and two handles beneath the opening. The Skyphos was originally a drinking cup. The mythical cup of Heracles was a Skyphos as well, so that the vessel is also called Herakles cup.


The vessel is in good condition, showing some major losses of the painting. The diameter is 13 cm (20 cm including the handles), and the height is 11 cm. (cko)


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Painted Clay Skyphos, Greece, 6th/5th Century BC

Estimate €240 - €300
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Starting Price €150

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