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Unpretentious though they are as objects, skyphoi with pendant semicircles are of considerable archaeological importance for their diffusion throughout the Mediterranean world. Euboea was active in trade and in the establishment of colonies during the eighth and seventh centuries B.C. The distribution of these skyphoi indicates Euboean presence.
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Title: Terracotta skyphos (deep drinking cup)
Period: Geometric
Date: 1st half of 8th century BCE
Culture: Greek, Euboean
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 2 15/16 in. (7.49 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.592
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