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Black terracotta vessel, narrow at the bottom and wider at top, with a short lip, featuring a wide red band in the middle. This band depicts in black a procession of figures surrou
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Italy / 500-480 BCE

Mastoid (Drinking Cup)

Mastoid (Drinking Cup)

Look closely at Mastoid (Drinking Cup). Black terracotta vessel, narrow at the bottom and wider at top, with a short lip, featuring a wide red band in the middle.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What would you notice if you had a full minute with this object? The Art Institute dates Mastoid (Drinking Cup) to 500-480 BCE.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Attributed to the Leafless Group Greek; Athens made this vessel. The museum dates it 500-480 BCE.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoMastoid (Drinking Cup)

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