Stemmed Cup (Kylix) with Squid
| Culture | Mycenaean |
|---|---|
| Title | Stemmed Cup (Kylix) with Squid |
| Date | 1400–1200 BCE |
| Medium | Terracotta and added color |
| Dimensions | Base: 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm) rim diameter: 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm) Overall: 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm) |
| Credit Line | Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 75.50 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
A deep, two-handled cup is supported by a stem on a flat base. The loop handles connect the center of the cup to the rim. A four-armed squid decorates the bowl of the cup between the handles on both sides.
Mycenaean and Minoan cultures existed alongside each other for some time, interacting through trade and in mutual artistic exchange. This elegant cup testifies to this artistic exchange: the chalice-like shape of the cup is a Mycenaean development, but the nautilus subject matter reflects the influence of Minoan "marine style" pottery.
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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"Stemmed Cup (Kylix) with Squid | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=75.50