Unknown Artist
The kothon was designed with an incurving rim to prevent the precious contents from spilling. If the vase were tipped, the liquid would merely run into the hollow rim.
Credit: Purchase, Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation and Nicholas S. Zoullas Gifts, 1987
5th century B.C.
Bronze
8.3 x 18.0 in
1987.11.6
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