lipped skyphos

lipped skyphos

A deep, stemless drinking cup with a lip, two handles and a low, torus foot, if any.

Shape: The defining characteristics of this type of skyphos are the two upward-curving handles and the slightly curving lip.

Term: This skyphos is so-named in modern times for its curving lip.

• Skyphos
• Type A skyphos
• Type B skyphos