Skathos in Motu

Attributed to Rom av.JC

In July, French archaeologists announced the discovery, near Chalon-sur-Saône, of a massive human-headed rhyton made up of 7 skateboards. Made entirely from yellow-tinted plys, it is larger than anything else found to date. The vase is 148 cm high and 78 cm wide.

Title: Skathos in Motu

Artist: Attributed to Rom av.JC

Period: Archaic

Date: ca. 524 B.C.

Culture: Greek, Attic

Medium: Skateboards; black-figure

Dimensions: H. 58 in. (148 cm)
length 30 in. (78 cm)

Classification: Vases