Etruscan Pottery Etruscan Impasto Ware Kyathos - 88×63×0 mm

Rare Etruscan drinking cup with shallow bowl and tall vertical handle in the shape of a stylized animal head with pronounced horns. The flat base with two knobs to prevent that the cup overturns because of the heavy handle. Kyathos were used for drinking wine at symposia held by the Etruscan elite. For identical cups, cf. no. 182-183 in: J. Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991. Size: Height to handle 8. 8 cm, diameter; 6. 3 cm Material: Ceramic, Impasto ware Culture: Etruscan. Period; Archaic, 750-650 BC Condition: In used condition, intact, nice Museum quality and condition. Ex collection Mr. Bekkers, Holland, collected in the 1950-1960's The provider guarantees that this lot was obtained legally. The relevant documents were seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot. The seller will make sure that all necessary permits are in order. The seller will inform the buyer in a timely manner, should the shipping take more than a few days.