Black-Figure Cup (Kylix) with Deer Hunt
| Culture | Greek |
|---|---|
| Title | Black-Figure Cup (Kylix) with Deer Hunt |
| Date | 540–520 BCE |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | Object: 2 3/4 × 9 7/8 × 7 1/4 in. (7 × 25.1 × 18.4 cm) Overall: 2 3/4 × 9 7/8 × 7 1/4 in. (7 × 25.1 × 18.4 cm) |
| Credit Line | Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 65.5 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
This cup has a band between the handles that is decorated simply, but elegantly. The central scene depicts a horseman chasing a deer and heralds a new focus on storytelling, but large floral flourishes at the sides also reflect a continued interest in ornamental decoration.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Black-Figure Cup (Kylix) with Deer Hunt | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=65.5