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| Type of Object: | Vessel |
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| Materials: | Clay |
| Measurements: | 13 cm. in height; 28.5 cm. in diameter |
| Date or Period: | 560-540 B.C. |
| Maker: | Attic |
| Designated List Section: | IIIB2a Ceramic Vessels -- Imported Attic Black Figure, Red Figure and White Ground Pottery |
| Date of Import Restriction: | 01/23/2001 |
| Photograph: | Direzione Generale per i Beni Archeologici |
| Copyright: | Ministry of Culture |
| Description of Designated List Category Subject to Import Restrictions: | |
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| Attic Black Figure, Red Figure and White Ground pottery are made in a specific set of shapes (amphorae, craters, hydriae, oinochoi, kylikes) decorated with black painted figures on a clear clay ground (Black Figures), decorative elements in reserve with background fired black (Red Figure), and multi-colored figures painted on a white ground (White Ground). Attic pottery was widely exported, particularly to southern Italy, where it is commonly found in burials. Approximate date: 6th c. to 4rd c. B.C. The decorative themes characteristic of Attic Black Figure pottery are those tied to myths and th epic world. Numerous potters signatures are preserved on the vases. This example is an Attic Black Figure footed drinking cup (kylix) decorated with a group of sphinxes and lions. | |
| Keywords: | |
| Attic, black figure, ceramic, footed drinking cup, Greek, vessel, |
