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Fragments from lower part of chalice
Greek, East Greek
Archaic Period
625–600 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis, Temple of Apollo
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. .07 D. .12
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number86.614
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
Fairbanks, Vases (MFA), no. 302.11.
DescriptionPale red clay; thick white slip. From chalice with flaring sides, horizontally attached handles near the bottom, and spreading foot. Decoration in pale brown; horizontal line on outside of handles and on body above and below handles; groups of fine vertical strokes connect the latter. Incised inscription.
InscriptionsΠΟΛ
ProvenanceFrom Naukratis, Temple of Apollo. 1885: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; October 28, 1885: voted to the MFA at EEF general meeting; sent over February 1886. (Accession date: 1886).