Greek Geometric Pottery Skyphos

Circa 7th Century BC A shallow circular form, flanked by a pair of handles, the exterior with painted geometric motifs consisting of meander pattern and linear motifs under rim.Size 2-1/2 inches H x 6-1/2 inches wide handle to handle. From the estate of Edward Ochsenschlager (1932-2023) former professor emeritus at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. In 1974 Dr. Ochsenschlager became the founding director of the Archeological Research Institute at Brooklyn college where he was chairman of the Department of anthropology and archaeology until 1990.