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Kantharos (Italy)
This is a Kantharos. It is dated late 7th–early 6th century BC and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is glossy black and dark gray biscuit control-fired earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Loopy and Exalted.
This object was
donated by
Ruth Vollmer.
It is credited Gift of Ruth Vollmer.
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Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 11.5 x 17.2 x 11.4 cm (4 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Cite this object as
Kantharos (Italy); glossy black and dark gray biscuit control-fired earthenware; H x W x D: 11.5 x 17.2 x 11.4 cm (4 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Ruth Vollmer; 1971-48-13
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Maira Kalman Selects.
