Description:

Greece, Athens, ca. 4th century BCE. Terracotta wine drinking cup featuring the owl of Athens on both sides. The owl and olive branch are symbols of the goddess Athena. Following the Persian withdrawal from the Greek mainland in 479 BCE, owls began to appear on Attic Cups as a symbol of Athena's contribution toward the Greek victory. Size: 3"H x 5-1/2" handle with (7.5 cm x 14 cm).

Provenance: From an old private American collection, thence H.J. Berk, Chicago, IL

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#110561

  • Condition: Invisible repaired crack, otherwise intact/excellent.

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