Art Institute of Chicago
Kantharos (Wine Cup)
Greek; Apulia, Italy
- Date
- 300-275 BCE
- Medium
- terracotta, Late Gnathia ware
- Culture
- Apulia
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
This cup is an example of Gnathia ware, named after the ancient town (modern Egnazia) where the first examples were found. Gnathia ware is characterized by polychrome motifs and patterns created by applying purple-red, yellow, and white directly on top of black gloss before the vessels were fired.
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