Rhyton (drinking horn)
Rhyton (drinking horn)
Rhyton (drinking horn)
Rhyton (drinking horn)

Currently not on view

Rhyton (drinking horn),

2nd–1st century BCE

Greek
Hellenistic
y1994-89

Information

Title
Rhyton (drinking horn)
Dates

2nd–1st century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 19.4 cm, diam. 10.8 cm (7 5/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Brian T. Aitken
Object Number
y1994-89
Culture
Greek
Period
Hellenistic
Type
ceramics, rhyta
Materials
slip, ceramic, paint
Subject
vines, running ornament

Formerly with Ali Aboutaam, Phoenix Ancient Art, who acquired it from an unknown source and at an unknown date; acquired directly by Brian Aitkens, Acanthus Gallery, at an unknown date; given to the Museum in 1994.

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