Late Geometric Skyphos (Cup) Rim Fragment

Geometric
750 BCE - 720 BCE

13/16 in. x 1 1/16 in. x 3/16 in. (2.1 cm x 2.7 cm x 0.5 cm)

This object has the following keywords:

• Late Geometric - Refers to the most advanced phase of Geometric style, dating to the mid- and late eighth century BCE and appearing across a wide geographical area. It varied significantly in different locations, but in general it is characterized in vase painting by a sophistication in the representation of figures and animals, including the portrayal of recognizable mythological figures and narrative scenes. Sculpture from this period depicts a wide variety of animals and human figures that are stylized, but more naturalistic than in earlier art.
• rim sherds - Fragments of a ceramic or glass vessel from just below the rim.
• skyphoi - A type of drinking vessel in the shape of a deep cup, usually with two horizontal handles attached to the lip and a small integral foot. In all-black or unglossed plain wares the skyphos was the most common type of cup.