Vinum Servus Kylix

ca. 24 B.C.

Attributed to Rom av.JC

Prior to the construction of the Saint-Christoly parking lot, a whole section of Bordeaux’s ancient past was uncovered during excavations at this ancient port. The latter yielded two unique broken skateboard kylixes.

In cross-section, each depicts a Roman waiter and waitress. One of the two jars confirms its Bordeaux origins, as it features a motif depicting the city’s coat of arms.

Title: Vinum Servus Kylix

Artist: Attributed to Rom av.JC

Period: Archaic

Date: ca. 24 B.C.

Culture: Greek, Attic

Medium: Skateboards; black-figure

Dimensions: H. 32 in. (80 cm)
length 8 in. (20 cm)

Classification: Skateboards