Collection trésor de Vix - Ecran 2
The Vix Krater was discovered in the tomb of the Princess of Vix and was used to mix water with wine during Greek banquets. This krater was produced in a Greek colony located in Sybaris, in southern Italy around 530 BCE.
It stands 1.64 meters (5 feet 6 inches) tall and can hold 1,100 liters of liquid, making it the largest ancient bronze vessel ever found. The krater's body, shoulders, and neck are crafted from a single piece of sheet bronze, which is only 1.2 millimeters thick, resulting in a weight of 208.6 kilograms (approximately 4 cwt).
The lid of the krater is perforated, serving as a strainer used to filter the wine.During this era, wine was typically diluted with water and flavored with herbs, spices, and honey, which needed to be removed before drinking.
At the center of the lid, there is a bronze statuette, although its identity remains unknown today.
The handles and the base of the krater were taken apart, and the lid was detachable, which made transport easier.
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The Vix Krater
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Trésor de vix