Kylix

Description

This ancient Greek wine cup is decorated on both sides with two large eyes. Eyes are an ancient symbol of protection and these were probably intended to act as amulets to protect the drinkers from harm. It is one of the over 800 classical archaeological objects, which Lt Col LAD Montague collected and bequeathed to the museum on his death.

Accession Loan No.

5/1946/800

Collection Class

Foreign archaeology

Common Name

kylix

Simple Name

vessel

Full Name

drinking cup, kylix, bowl

Dimensions

whole height 85 mm; across handles width 197 mm; rim diameter 144 mm

Cultural Group

Greek

Period Classification

Archaic - 1100-500 BC

Production Year Low

-550

Production Year High

-500

Family Group



Material

pottery; Black figure ware

Function Name

drinking

Collector / Excavator

Montague, LAD, Lieutenant Colonel

Collection Continent

Europe