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Red-Figure Cow-Head Rhyton (Drinking Horn): Seated Woman
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<em>Rhyta </em>(drinking horns) in the forms of animal heads were popular ceramic products in Apulia c. 350-320 BC. Mold-made heads were attached to wheel-made bowls, with separately made handles (plus ears and horns, for this cow). On the bowl, a seated woman holds a helmet and spear, with a shield nearby; she may represent Athena, although the helmet differs from her usual type and she does not appear to wear her snaky aegis (breastplate).
| Artist / Maker | South Italian, Apulian, Tarentine |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 340 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | South Italian, Apulian, Tarentine |
| Medium | ceramic |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); Overall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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