Conical bucchero kyathos (deep cup on foot w/ high volute or serpentine handle) w/ steep strap handle, indented with small grooves, wire twist chevron, cruciform shape of deep incised grooves across bottom and under side. Additional comments: small cup with long strap handle; incised parallel marks on exterior rim; 4 chevrons/4 pointed star pattern deeply incised on exterior surface with reverse impression evident in the interior of the bowl; interior unglazed; exterior may have clear glaze/slip applied
Donor:
Alfred Emerson and Phoebe Apperson Hearst
Collection place:
Etruria (Historic), Central Italy
Verbatim coll. place:
Etruscan; Italy
Culture or time period:
Etruscan
Collector:
Alfred Emerson
Materials:
Ceramic (material) (unglazed bucchero) and Clear glaze
Object type:
archaeology
Object class:
Bucchero ware and Kyathoi
Accession date:
November 12, 1902
Department:
Classical Mediterranean
Dimensions:
Cup @ rim— width 9 centimeters, Cup @ rim— circumference 30 centimeters, Cup @ rim— height 4 centimeters, and Handle— height 8 centimeters
Comment:
Good stable condition; loss at rim opposite handle; inconsistent surface with pitting; areas of high shine along with matte/dull surface
Loans:
S1960-1961 #10: San Francisco State University (February 16, 1961–May 1, 1961)