Advanced Search
Kantharos
Greek
Classical Period
5th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Black Glaze
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. to rim: 0.062 m., H to top of handles: 0.083 m., D: 0.086 m.
Credit Line
Gift of Barbara Deering Danielson
Accession Number1982.661
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionBlack glaze stemless kantharos. Everted rim, concave cylindrical body widening to ridge near base, tapering down to molded foot. High swung narrow strap handle from rim to low body ridge; on each handle, narrow bridge to rim and spur on lower part. Fine fabric. Interior of hollow foot reserved with central dot and concentric circles in black. Intact. Paint worn.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Charles Deering Collection; by date unknown: Barbara Deering Danielson Collection; gift of Barbara Deering Danielson to MFA, December 8, 1982