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Rhyton

Date4th century BC
MediumGlazed ceramic
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Oliver S. Orton
Object number1982.15.4
DescriptionRhyton in the shape of a panther's head. Red figured, black ware vessel. Cup portion in the shape of an animal's head, black with red mouth and inside of ears. Eyes are brown with black irises. the neck is decorated with a winged sphinx and drapery swags. Lower border has black dots in a red band. The flaring rim has a black wave frieze. Black inner surface with 2 red bands.
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