Collection trésor de Vix - Ecran 9

The black-figure cup is part of the "Droop cups" collection, distinguished by its unique shape and decorative style. The creator of this style is referred to as the "Painter of Specters" due to the ghostly appearance of his characters. He is particularly known for his battle scenes depicting Greek hoplites and Amazons.

This type of cup was widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean region. Attributing it to the “Painter of Specters” and analyzing its stylistic features suggest a date of around 520-515 BC. The “Bloesch C” black-glazed bowl, which has a low foot, is known to have originated from the Marseille region. A shipment of this type of ware was discovered in a Greek shipwreck near Marseille, and its dating aligns with that of the Droop cups.

While neither of these bowls may be considered masterpieces of Greek ceramic art, a few examples have been found as far north as Burgundy. Their exotic nature makes them highly prestigious pieces of pottery.