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Greek vessel for vine drinking or Kylix

Unknown350 - 325 BCE

National Museum of the History of Ukraine

National Museum of the History of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine

This vessel was found in a niche of the South female tomb of Haimanova Mohyla barrow, which was, supposedly, a family burial site of a Scythian king. Kylix was found with a group of other precious vessels, one of which was the silver cup depicting the Scythians.
Greeks mainly manufactured ceramic kylixes, but Scythian elites preferably used similar silver vessels. They were probably more comfortable on long journeys and more reliable. Moreover, they emphasized the status of the owner.

Details

  • Title: Greek vessel for vine drinking or Kylix
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 350 - 325 BCE
  • Location Created: Unknown
  • Physical Dimensions: l 38, d 100 mm
  • Type: Tableware
  • Rights: National Museum of the History of Ukraine
  • Medium: Silver, casting, punching, soldering
  • Place found: The Haimanova Mohyla kurgan, Zaporizhzhia Region, Ukraine
  • Period: Early Iron Age
  • Culture: The Scythians

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