Stemless Kylix

Description

Constructed out of a double shell of silver attached at the rim of the vessel, this shallow cup is an elegant example of Greek silversmithing. A pair of wishbone handles, one on each side of the cup, are decorated with leaves at their base and poppy flowers on top. A small, pointed dimple projects from the center of the interior. Originally, this cup would have been used as a drinking vessel during banquets.

Provenance

Gawain McKinley, NY; (Gawain McKinley, NY)

Stemless Kylix

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c. 200s BCE

Accession Number

1977.166

Medium

silver

Dimensions

Diameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 6.1 x 18.2 cm (2 3/8 x 7 3/16 in.)

Classification

Metalwork

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max Ratner