Four joining fragments of a black-figure eye-cup of Type A. Interior: Gorgoneion (middle missing) with alternate red and black locks; Exterior: grapes and vines beneath handles, lower body zone of rays, alternately black and reserved
Four joining fragments of a black-figure eye-cup of Type A. Interior: Gorgoneion (middle missing) with alternate red and black locks; Exterior: grapes and vines beneath handles, lower body zone of rays, alternately black and reserved
Four joining fragments of a black-figure eye-cup of Type A. Interior: Gorgoneion (middle missing) with alternate red and black locks; Exterior: grapes and vines beneath handles, lower body zone of rays, alternately black and reserved
Four joining fragments of a black-figure eye-cup of Type A. Interior: Gorgoneion (middle missing) with alternate red and black locks; Exterior: grapes and vines beneath handles, lower body zone of rays, alternately black and reserved

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Four joining fragments of a black-figure eye-cup of Type A. Interior: Gorgoneion (middle missing) with alternate red and black locks; Exterior: grapes and vines beneath handles, lower body zone of rays, alternately black and reserved,

late 6th century BCE

Greek, Attic
y1985-78 a-d

Information

Title
Four joining fragments of a black-figure eye-cup of Type A. Interior: Gorgoneion (middle missing) with alternate red and black locks; Exterior: grapes and vines beneath handles, lower body zone of rays, alternately black and reserved
Dates

late 6th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
14.0 x 13.5 cm (5 1/2 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sharrer
Object Number
y1985-78 a-d
Culture
Attic
Period
Black-figure
Type
ceramics, eye cups, fragments
Materials
ceramic
Subject
sunbursts, vines, scrolling foliage, mythology, grapes, gorgons, eyes

Acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sharrer at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1985 by the Sharrers.

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