Five joining fragments of a black-figure Eye-Cup - Type A : eye with red and white stripes; vine
Five joining fragments of a black-figure Eye-Cup - Type A : eye with red and white stripes; vine

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Five joining fragments of a black-figure Eye-Cup - Type A : eye with red and white stripes; vine,

late 6th century BCE

Greek, Attic
y1985-89 a-e

Information

Title
Five joining fragments of a black-figure Eye-Cup - Type A : eye with red and white stripes; vine
Dates

late 6th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
5.2 x 11.9 cm (2 1/16 x 4 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sharrer
Object Number
y1985-89 a-e
Culture
Attic
Period
Black-figure
Type
eye cups, ceramics, fragments
Materials
ceramic
Subject
plant-derived motifs, vines, scrolling foliage, 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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