Attic kantharos, showing a four-in-hand chariot, and a hoplite, 5th century B.C.
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Greek myths, art, and architecture have captivated the imaginations of artists since the renaissance.
Kantharos or cantharus is a type of ancient Greek cup used for drinking. Although almost all surviving examples are in Greek pottery, the shape, like many Greek vessel types, probably originates in metalwork. In its iconic "Type A" form, it is characterized by its deep bowl, tall pedestal foot, and pair of high-swung handles which extend above the lip of the pot. The Greek words kotylos (κότῦλος, masculine) and kotyle (κοτύλη, feminine) are other ancient names for this same shape.
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0000
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New York Public Library
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