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Greek, South Italian, Gnathian
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The polychrome motifs and patterns on this skyphos, created by applying yellow and white directly on top of black gloss before the vessel was fired, are characteristic of the "Gnathian style". The term is derived from the ancient name of the site of Gnathia where a great many examples have been discovered. Fine lines in yellow evoke models with gilded decoration.
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Title: Terracotta skyphos
Period: Gnathian
Date: second half of the 4th century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Gnathian
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 8 cm x D. 10 cm x W. 15 cm (across handles)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Object Number: 2021.40.45
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