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Berlin Foundry Cup
The Berlin Foundry Cup () is a red-figure "kylix" (drinking cup) from the early 5th century BC. It is the name vase of the Attic vase painter known conventionally as the Foundry Painter. Its most striking feature is the exterior depiction of activities in an Athenian bronze workshop or foundry. It is an important source on ancient Greek metal-working technology.
The cup.
The interior image (or tondo) of the cup has a direct connection with metalwork. It
1837 in archaeology
1837 in archaeology.
"See also:" other events of 1837.
Events.
- Antikensammlung Berlin acquires the 5th century BC red-figure pottery Berlin Foundry Cup from Volci.
Explorations.
- Richard William Howard Vyse investigates the interiors of the Pyramids of Giza using blasting techniques.
Finds.
- Pietroasele Treasure found in Romania.
Publications.
- John Gardner Wilkinson - "Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians".
Births.
- Theodore M. Davis