Terracotta rim fragment of a skyphos (deep drinking cup)

Art Historical Context

This delicate terracotta rim fragment from skyphos—a deep, two-handled drinking cup popular in ancient Greek symposia— to the third quarter of 4th century BCE Crafted in South Italy by Greek colonists, it exemplifies the vibrant pottery tradition of the Classical period. Though only a portion survives, it hints at the vessel's elegant form, designed for communal wine-drinking rituals that fostered social bonds among elites. South Italian Greek vases, like this one, were renowned for their technical finesse in wheel-throwing terracotta and often vivid painted scenes (though not preserved here)...