An Apulian Black-Glazed Kylix, ca. 4th - 3rd century BCE Sculpture “Catalogue of Ancient Persian Bronzes

“Catalogue of Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum” (1971)

son of Alexikles and Zenodote

The first segment of the upper body (prothorax) and wings (elytrae) are separated by incised lines

polished to a smooth finish

A recessed inscription was carved onto the cylinder

An Apulian Black-Glazed Kylix, ca. 4th - 3rd century BCE Sculpture “Catalogue of Ancient Persian BronzesThis graceful and elegant stemless cup with fine good black gloss was used for drinking wine. The wide shallow body sits on a low foot with convex bottom and externally incorporates a narrow concave rim band. Inside the bowl, the wide flat rim band is offset. The round sectioned II shaped handles, that tilt and upswung are attached to the body just below the rim band. Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: Height: Width: 8 3 4 inches (22. 4 cm) Condition: The