The HEARST CUP

Attic, Greece, circa 5th Century B.C.

Black-Figure, Banded ‘Little Master’ Lip Cup

27.5 cm wide

Inscription between palmettes:

“CAIREKAIPIEIEY” (CHAIREKAIPIEIEY)

Translation:

“Rejoice and Drink”

Provenance:

William Randolph Hearst (1863 - 1951)

Donna Jacobs Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan

Private collection, Michigan, USA (acquired from the above on 5th August 1986)

£25, 250