Description
Skyphoi are two-handled wine cups found in antiquity from the Mediterranean to the Fertile Crescent. Commonly used in ceremonies and family celebrations, skyphoi are often decorated with designs and symbols that distinguish them from normal household objects. This Phoenician Bichrome Ceramic Skyphos contains a ring of dancing heart-like images along a wavy line that runs the length of its convex upper half, topped by a quick succession of black dots and lines marked just below the mouth’s rim.
The bottom half of this piece is concave and contains a large red band between four smaller black bands. The high arching handles are themselves painted with a simple X design on the length of their wide bands. The decorations on this skyphos’ exterior remain crisp and clear, giving vivid insight to ancient aesthetics.
REFERENCE #
KB_PT_1001
CIVILIZATION
Iron Age III, 600 B.C.E. – 500 B.C.E.
SIZE
H. 14 cm
CONDITION
Fine condition
PRICE
Price available upon request
Frequently Asked Questions
A skyphos is a two-handled wine cup used in antiquity, commonly found from the Mediterranean to the Fertile Crescent. It was primarily used in ceremonies and family celebrations, often distinguished by decorative designs and symbols.
This Phoenician Bichrome Ceramic Skyphos features a ring of dancing heart-like images along a wavy line on its convex upper half, topped by black dots and lines near the rim. The bottom half is concave with a large red band between four smaller black bands, and the handles have a simple X design painted on them.
The skyphos originates from the Iron Age III period, dating between 600 B.C.E. and 500 B.C.E., reflecting the artistic and cultural styles of that era.
The skyphos measures 14 cm in height and is described as being in fine condition, with its exterior decorations remaining crisp and clear.
The decorations on the skyphos, such as the dancing heart-like images and geometric patterns, provide vivid insight into ancient aesthetics and cultural symbolism, distinguishing ceremonial objects from everyday household items.
The price of this skyphos is not listed publicly and is available upon request, indicating it may be a valuable or rare artifact.
