BG shallow One-Handler — Monoton Other The black-figure decoration

The black-figure decoration

2000–1600 BCE)

The original decoration was finely executed

A shallow black-glazed bowl with a single horizontal handle and a low ring foot

The vertical handle provided a secure grip while drinking

BG shallow One-Handler — Monoton Other The black-figure decorationBlack glaze one handle dish, Attic, ca. 375350 BCE. A shallow black glazed bowl with a single horizontal handle and a low ring foot, based on a characteristic Attic form known as the one handler or monoton (). In Greek, monoton literally means one eared: monos, one, and ous otos, ear. The name reflects the anthropomorphic language traditionally used to describe vessels, whose parts are compared to those of the human bodythe neck, shoulder, belly, foot