Lot 10
Greek, Athens, ca. 525 to 475 BCE. This ceramic vessel is truly a work of art, with a perfectly round, deep bowl that stands on a round foot, and twin, delicate handles projecting from the lower body. The body has a scalloped design around the lower body and a series of concentric circles with tiny motifs inside of them that together look like the sun in tondo. The black glaze has a silvery, almost iridescent patina, and it was probably intended to look like a bronze vessel. Size: 8.1" L x 4.65" W x 2.45" H (20.6 cm x 11.8 cm x 6.2 cm)
Cups like these were made in variety of materials - ceramic, bronze, silver, and even gold! They were a vital component of the symposium, the formal drinking party frequently enjoyed by elite Greek men. The kylix played a crucial role in the drinking game of kottabos, where players attempted to throw the portion of wine - usually the dregs - remaining in their kylikes to knock a bronze disc into a larger one. Many frescoes and ceramic paintings show men reclining, kylikes raised above their heads, caught in the act of playing ancient Greek beer pong.
Provenance: private Orange County, California collection acquired before 2000
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- Condition: Intact, with almost perfect remaining glaze - just a few tiny nicks and chips.
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