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Greek, South Italian, Campanian
Such vases, which originally would have been supported on a stand and often had a lid, served numerous purposes. They frequently appear in representations of symposia (drinking parties). They also had a funerary function, which was probably the ultimate use of this example.
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Title: Bronze cauldron
Period: Classical
Date: 5th century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Campanian
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions:
10 7/8in. (27.6cm)
Other (diameter of shoulder): 14 1/4in. (36.2cm)
Other (diameter of rim): 9 7/16in. (24cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Object Number: 23.160.24
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