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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1995.839
Title
Fragment of a Red-figure Kylix
Classification
Fragments
Work Type
sherd
Date
c. 490 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Attica
Period
Classical period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/286987

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
greatest dim.: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Ancient Art Acquisition Fund
Accession Year
1995
Object Number
1995.839
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Fragment composed of three joining pieces from the bowl of a kylix. On the exterior, to the left is a trace of the kylix handle root with a relief line marking off the reserve area between the handles. Interior: meander to the left; exterior (Side A): under handle root of left handle, leg of a stool; lower part of a male figure wearing a himation, leaning of a staff. Relief contours, preliminary sketch, dilute glaze musculature. Shoe on right foot of figure facing right.

Exhibition History

  • Fragments of Antiquity: Drawing Upon Greek Vases, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 03/15/1997 - 12/28/1997

Verification Level

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