Bronze psykter with lid (vase for cooling wine)
In the past the piece was severely cleaned of all archaeological corrosion products. It has recently been cosmetically toned with removable pigments.
Credit: Rogers Fund, 1960
Late 6th century B.C.
Bronze
27.8 x 27.8cm
60.11.3a, b
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2018
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection