C. 5th century BC

A nice black-glazed Boeotian kantharos (drinking cup) with twin, high-arching strap handles, with external flat-topped spurs towards the base. It has a deep bowl and above the rounded foot there is a reserved groove.

The kanthoros was used both for drinking wine from and for ceremonial purposes.

In good condition with some minor nicks to glaze otherwise if of a nice style.

Ref: Similar example in Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. Inventory no. 50.731.

Provenance: From an old Suffolk collection.

Size: 153mm height × 204mm handle to handle