Similar in form and style to 737, 74.51.514 of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), a wheelmade stemmed bowl with various imagery, can provide more information about the identification of the artifact. By being similar shaped to 737, the Met artifact, marked as a kylix, continues to provide evidence about 737’s pottery type. Along with its shape, 74.51.514’s similar color-scheme, red and black, further shows a connection between the two objects (Terracotta Kylix (cup)). Thus, the artifact’s listing as bichrome wheel-made ware fits with earlier trends seen in the comperanda of 737. While 74.51.514 shares many characteristics with the object, its animalistic imagery, larger size, and additional red are some of the key differences (Terracotta
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For instance, 06.1021.1, a Mycenaean kylix housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, possesses concentric circles around the exterior of the cup. In addition to the circles, the handles, while not identical, have the same upward pointing characteristic. Although having a different and more vivid color scheme, the artifact, like all Mycenaean and Cypro-Geometric kylikes, was created with the pottery wheel (Terracotta Kylix). Despite these similarities, the kylix still possesses many differences. Containing orange coloring and different central imagery, the artifact fails to depict the black swastika motif along with the red painted layer. Nevertheless, the stemmed bowl shape of the Mycenaean kylix is undeniable; consequently, the former likely influenced the later and can, thus, provide information about the purpose of Cypro-Geometric …show more content…
The shape and form of the Mycenaean kylix clearly manifests itself in its Iron Age counterparts; however, Cypriot potters, imitating greek ceramics, added small, gradual changes that resulted in 737. Ultimately, the societal role of the kylix carried through to the Iron Age. The well preservation of 737 and its comparanda indicates that they were deposited in graves. Furthermore, the acid residue on certain objects indicates that the materials were used for drinking. During funeral processions, elites could partake in ritual drinking to honor their ancestors, and, by leaving the objects, they would mark their status. In addition to funerary drinking, individuals participated in social gathering that involved feasting, drinking, and hunting. For individuals to partake in social drinking, they would need a vessel to hold the alcohol; consequently, the Cypro-Geometric III kylikes could have fulfilled this societal role. Ultimately, Johns Hopkins Museum artifact 737, likely a Bichrome wheel-made Cypro-Geometric III kylix, serviced the elites of the Cypriot Iron Age by acting as a both a grave good and a drinking
For instance, 06.1021.1, a Mycenaean kylix housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, possesses concentric circles around the exterior of the cup. In addition to the circles, the handles, while not identical, have the same upward pointing characteristic. Although having a different and more vivid color scheme, the artifact, like all Mycenaean and Cypro-Geometric kylikes, was created with the pottery wheel (Terracotta Kylix). Despite these similarities, the kylix still possesses many differences. Containing orange coloring and different central imagery, the artifact fails to depict the black swastika motif along with the red painted layer. Nevertheless, the stemmed bowl shape of the Mycenaean kylix is undeniable; consequently, the former likely influenced the later and can, thus, provide information about the purpose of Cypro-Geometric …show more content…
The shape and form of the Mycenaean kylix clearly manifests itself in its Iron Age counterparts; however, Cypriot potters, imitating greek ceramics, added small, gradual changes that resulted in 737. Ultimately, the societal role of the kylix carried through to the Iron Age. The well preservation of 737 and its comparanda indicates that they were deposited in graves. Furthermore, the acid residue on certain objects indicates that the materials were used for drinking. During funeral processions, elites could partake in ritual drinking to honor their ancestors, and, by leaving the objects, they would mark their status. In addition to funerary drinking, individuals participated in social gathering that involved feasting, drinking, and hunting. For individuals to partake in social drinking, they would need a vessel to hold the alcohol; consequently, the Cypro-Geometric III kylikes could have fulfilled this societal role. Ultimately, Johns Hopkins Museum artifact 737, likely a Bichrome wheel-made Cypro-Geometric III kylix, serviced the elites of the Cypriot Iron Age by acting as a both a grave good and a drinking