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Ancient Artifact – The Rhyton

Ancient Artifact – The Rhyton

A rhyton, or rhysa, is a ceremonial cup used for pouring libations or at state functions.  They are highly decorative and typically decorated with scenes of mythology.   As seen to the left, an example from the Panagyurishte Treasure:   The Panagyurishte treasure was unearthed by accident in 1949, during clay digging near the town of Panagyurishte. It has been dated to the fourth century BC. The find consists of…Keep Reading