Greek, An Attic black-glazed mug, Classical, circa 5th century BC

Greek

An Attic black-glazed mug, Classical, circa 5th century BC

Pottery

Height: 7.9 cm

The cylindrical body is structured by five thin ribs that are placed at exactly parallel intervals. They are identical in shape to the ribs at the mouth and base. Small,...

The cylindrical body is structured by five thin ribs that are placed at exactly parallel intervals. They are identical in shape to the ribs at the mouth and base. Small, slightly curved strap handle. Interior also glazed black. Traces of reddish miltos on the underside.

Condition: Intact. Minor chipping and rubbing to the glaze.

Provenance

Dieter Widmer (1918-2011) Collection, Switzerland, acquired circa 1990

Literature

The mug in ancient Greece could have served a variety of purposes, as a drinking cup, a dipper, a measure, or a taster. For a similar Attic mug see, Beazley Archive no. 1002511.

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