Cup Item Number: Ce225 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Deep, red clay bowl with vertical sides and undifferentiated rim. Base separated from body with narrow scotia. Two ring handles round in section emerge from body horizontally just below rim. Body of cup is covered with black glaze except for underside of base, which is left reserved except for outer edge and two circles around a central dot.
History Of Use
Used as a drinking cup but also included in grave goods.
Cultural Context
utilitarian; funerary
Narrative
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48. J.W. Hayes thought the cup might be of Boeotian origin.
Item History
- Made in Boeotia, Greece
- Owned by James George before November 28, 1985
- Received from James George (Donor) on November 28, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- James George
- Received from
- James George (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Boeotia, Greece
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 1066/0004