Vesunna in Anatis Kylix

Attributed to Rom av.JC

During work on rue Claude-Bernard and the Vésone district, archaeologists uncovered a massive kylix, almost 120 cm in diameter. It highlights the Gallic goddess who gave her Roman name to the city of Périgueux: Vesunna.

She is depicted on the back of a duck, holding in her left hand a vase filled with walnuts and porcini mushrooms. A motif surrounding the illustration is reminiscent of the fleur-de-lys, which is now found on the city’s coat of arms.

Title: Vesunna in Anatis Kylix

Artist: Attributed to Rom av.JC

Period: Archaic

Date: ca. 523 B.C.

Culture: Greek, Attic

Medium: Skateboards; black-figure

Dimensions: H. 43 in. (110 cm)
length 43 in. (110 cm)

Classification: Vases