Skyphos Collection

Roman silver-gilt drinking cup depicting King Priam of Troy appealing to Achilles for
BAL26156 Roman silver-gilt drinking cup depicting King Priam of Troy appealing to Achilles for the return of his son Hectors body, found in a chieftains grave at Hoby, Denmark

Skyphos (Drinking Cup), About 500-480 BCE. Creator: CHC Group
Skyphos (Drinking Cup), About 500-480 BCE

Skyphos (Drinking Cup), 410-400 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Skyphos (Drinking Cup), 410-400 BCE. A wide-mouthed drinking cup glazed in black with two handles extending from opposite sides

Skyphos (Drinking Cup), 450-400 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Skyphos (Drinking Cup), 450-400 BCE

Attic black gloss pottery cup, from a female grave at Nymphaeum
AMQ201412 Attic black gloss pottery cup, from a female grave at Nymphaeum, probably late 5th century BC (ceramic) by Greek, (7th-5th century BC); 5.6x10.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Mug, from a grave at Dalboki, Bulgaria (silver)
AMQ201405 Mug, from a grave at Dalboki, Bulgaria (silver) by Thracian; h:9xd:9.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Skyphos, c. late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD (silver)
3243247 Skyphos, c. late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD (silver) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting literary scenes inspired by the works of the great Greek tragedians)

Skyphos, c. late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD (silver)
3243248 Skyphos, c. late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD (silver) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting literary scenes inspired by the works of the great Greek tragedians)

Attic red-figured skyphos, c. mid-5th century BC (ceramic)
487666 Attic red-figured skyphos, c. mid-5th century BC (ceramic) by Agathon Painter (fl.c.480-450 BC) (attr. to); height: 14.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Skyphos from Palestrina (gold)
703285 Skyphos from Palestrina (gold) by Etruscan; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Red-figure Cup (ceramic)
AMQ343567 Red-figure Cup (ceramic) by Greek School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Odysseus Ulysses Kills Killing Suitors Wife Penelope
Odysseus kills the suitors of his wife Penelope when he returns to Ithaca from his travels. The scene is recorded on a skyphos, or drinking bowl, dating from the 5th century BC

Red-figure pottery, skyphos by Hieron the potter, detail with the capture of Briseis, Greek civilization, 480 B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Skyphos by Hieron the potter, 480 b.C. Detail with the capture of Briseis

Attic skyphos signed by potter Hieron and attributed to Makron, side B with Embassy to Achilles, circa 480 B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic skyphos signed by potter Hieron and attributed to Makron, side B with the Embassy to Achilles, circa 480 b.C. Height 31 cm

Greek Art. Greece. Skyphos (5th-4th centuries). It depicts a
Greek Art. Greece. Skyphos dated between late 5th century and early 4th century. It depicts a wedding procession. Courtship with dancer and musician playing the double flute

Skyphos; Unknown; Eastern Mediterranean; 50 - 25 B.C.; Silver; Object: H: 13 x W: 19.4 x Diam.: 11.6 cm (5 1/8 x 7 5/8 x 4 9/16 in.)

Cameo Glass Skyphos; Unknown; Roman Empire; 25 B.C. - A.D. 25; Glass; Object: H: 10.5 x W: 17.6 x Diam.: 10.6 cm (4 1/8 x 6 15/16 x 4 3/16 in.)

Lead-Glazed Skyphos; Unknown; 50 B.C. - A.D. 50; Terracotta; Object: H: 6.4 x W (with handles): 13.3 x Diam. of rim: 8.6 cm (2 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.), Diam. of foot: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)

Skyphos with geometric decoration, protogeometric period, early Iron Age, from tumuli necropolis of Dion
Greek civilization, Helladic period, 11th-8th century b.C. Skyphos with geometric decoration, protogeometric period, early Iron Age. From the tumuli necropolis of Dion

Red-figure pottery. Attic skyphos by the painter of Thelemacus portraying Penelope and Telemachus
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C Red-figure pottery. Attic skyphos by the painter of Thelemacus portraying Penelope and Telemachus

Fragment of skyphos depicting Theseus
Greek civilization, sixth century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Fragment of skyphos depicting Theseus

green glazed Skyphos C016 / 2813
Roman green glazed Skyphos (wine cups) 1st century BCE

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The skyphos, a type of drinking cup, has been an enduring symbol of ancient Greek and Roman culture. Dating back to the 5th century BC, these ceramic vessels were intricately decorated with scenes that offer glimpses into the lives of those who used them. One such example is an Attic red-figure cup-skyphos from around 520-500 BC. Adorned with two naked youths kneeling by a column-crater, it showcases the artistic prowess and attention to detail prevalent during this period. Another notable skyphos is one created by CHC Group in approximately 500-480 BCE. This particular piece exemplifies the craftsmanship of its creator and serves as a testament to their skill in pottery-making. Dating slightly later, a skyphos from 410-400 BCE captures our imagination despite its unknown creator. Its design remains captivating even after centuries have passed since its creation. Not limited to Greece alone, an Attic black gloss pottery cup discovered in a female grave at Nymphaeum offers insight into burial customs and rituals practiced during ancient times. Moving beyond ceramics, we encounter a Roman silver-gilt drinking cup depicting King Priam of Troy appealing to Achilles for mercy. This exquisite piece highlights the influence of mythology on artistry during this era. The painter of Thelemacus brings us another stunning example through an Attic skyphos portraying Penelope and Telemachus. The intricate detailing on this vessel transports us back to ancient Greece's epic tales and legends. Transitioning from clay to precious metals, we find ourselves captivated by silver skyphoi dating back to late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD. These luxurious cups showcase both opulence and refinement in their design. A silver mug discovered at Dalboki in Bulgaria adds further diversity to our understanding of these vessels' distribution across different regions during antiquity.