Sujet

Mastos cup, about 850 BC. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Mastos cup, about 850 BC. Cup with a Zigzag Pattern. Additional Info: A section of this black-glazed, one-handled cup is painted with rows of zigzags over horizontal lines. On either side of this panel is a raised decorative element called a mastos (breast) painted with concentric circles. The geometric patterns on this cup are characteristic of a new artistic style that emerged in Greece between 900 BC and 700 BC, accordingly known as the Geometric period. Appearing first in Athens, this style quickly spread throughout the Greek world. Rows of meanders, chevrons, triangles, and checkerboard designs often covered the entire surface of decorated vases.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM25A02_386

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

40,0Mo (1,9Mo) / 35,7cm x 28,0cm / 4220 x 3310 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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