Description:

Etruria, ca. 750-650 BCE. Rare Etruscan miniature kyathos with shallow bowl and tall vertical handle in the shape of a stylized animal head with pronounced horns. The flat base shows an impressed cross and dots. Kyathoi were used for drinking wine at symposia held by the Etruscan elite. The symposium was a Greek custom adopted by the Etruscans, who depicted these banquets in paintings on the walls of their tombs. For identical cups cf. no. 182-183 in: J. Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991. Height to handle 6.3 cm (2.5"), diameter 5.8 cm (2.3") Provenance: Schuler Auktionen Zurich, December 2007 sale. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. ***Item located in Switzerland, additional shipping charges apply*** A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Museum quality and condition. Two small chips out of the rim restored, a small infill at the base of the handle. Carefully smoothened nearly black surface. Minor wear at the edge of the base.

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