Kantharos
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- A kantharos /ˈkænθəˌrɒs/ (Ancient Greek: κάνθαρος) or cantharus /ˈkænθərəs/ 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.
The kantharos is a cup used to hold wine, possibly for drinking or for ritual use or offerings. The kantharos seems to be an attribute of Dionysos, the god of wine, who was associated with vegetation and fertility.
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Olpe, attisch-schwarzfigurig, Maler von Vatikan G 49: Dionysos und Ariadne. Um 500 v. Chr.
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Schale auf Standfuß mit Schwanenköpfen
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Zweihenkeliger Pokal / Kantharos
Kantharos /zweihenkeliger...
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Hemidrachme des Böotischen Bundes
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Didrachme aus Taras in Kalabrien
Diese Didrachme aus Taras –...
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