Skyphos 9,5cm Red figure Pottery,Shows Owl

Buy a Red figure skyphos (a cup for drinking wine) painting owl.Its a Museum replicas.The original is in the museum of the Ancient Agora in Athens.Dating to the late 5th century B.C.

The owl was the symbol of the Athena, goddess of intelligence, resourcefulness and strategy. She was also the protectress of the city of Athens, to which she gave her name and the gift of the olive tree. On these skyphoi, the owl is shown perched amidst olive leaves. Because the owl is so frequently painted on ancient skyphoi, the shape of the skyphos has become known as a 'glaux' - the ancient Greek word for owl. In Homer, the Athena was often given the epithet 'glaukopis' - the 'owl-eyed' goddess.

Net weight: 0,25 kgr(0,55lbr), Height:9,5cm (3,7in)

HAND MADE AND HAND PAINTED IN GREECE / SAFE PACKAGE
This product is accompanied by a certificated that are HAND MADE from the start to finish .From the moment being clay and gets up on the wheel, the banking in the furnace, the background creation,the strip the design, the decoration and the finish.We strive to capture and disseminate worldwide the style and culture of our ancestors .
The Philosophy of the Company is to create customers that are fully satisfied with the qualityy of our work, but also with our professionalism and consistency,with the aim of buying again and again.We have been shipped small and large orders at all over the world for many years since 1986. So we have the experience to take great care of the packaging. We use techniques that the vases travel very safely. We are next to each customer for any markings or clarification. So dont hesitate to contact with us ,before or after the order.
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DELIVERY TIME IN EUROPE: 1-6 Business days with DHL
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This item is not for use.It is only for decoration!