Rim-fragment of a red-figure cup; javelin thrower
Rim-fragment of a red-figure cup; javelin thrower

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Rim-fragment of a red-figure cup; javelin thrower,

ca. 490–480 BCE

Greek, Attic
y1986-56

Information

Title
Rim-fragment of a red-figure cup; javelin thrower
Dates

ca. 490–480 BCE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
4.4 x 3.5 x .08 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sharrer
Object Number
y1986-56
Place Collected

Cerveteri, Italy ?

Culture
Attic
Period
Red-figure
Type
terracottas, fragments, ceramics, cups, rims
Materials
terracotta, glaze
Subject
javelins, athletes, figures (representations), men

Given to the Museum by Mr and Mrs Peter Sharrer

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