Pythagoras cup. The potter Vagelis, Kokkari

Text & drawing: Torben.     Photo: Jan.   © Copyright Samostour.dk ©

 

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It is said that Pythagoras invented the cup to learn his students not to fill the cups to the edge and to be moderate when drinking wine.

When the Cup is filled then the outer tube in the center of the Cup is also filled through small holes in the bottom. If the level of the liquid in the cup exeeded the height of the inner tube the cup was immediately emptied through the hole in the bottom.

If you want to see how it works click on this link: Pythagoras cup in action

 

 

 

 

 

  • 2008_04_21_Pythagoras_cup_in_3_version_raw_burned_and_paintedPythagoras cup in 3 version, first burn, raw and finished.
  • 2008_04_21_Pythagoras_cup_in_3_version_raw_burned_and_painted_1Pythagoras cup in 3 version, raw, first burn and finished.
  • 2008_04_21_THE_OVEN_AND_CUPS_AFTER_FIRST_BURNINGTHE OVEN AND CUPS AFTER FIRST BURNING
  • 2008_04_21_The_Potter_Vagelis_make_part_for_the_Pythagoras_cupPart for the Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_cups_have_to_dry_before_burning_2The cups have to dry before burning
  • 2008_04_21_The_cups_have_to_dry_before_burning_3The cups have to dry before burning
  • 2008_04_21_The_cups_have_to_dry_before_burning_4The cups have to dry before burning
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_1The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_13The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_14The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_15The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_16The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_17The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_2The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_3The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_4The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_6The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_8The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_a_Pythagoras_cup_001_9The potter Vagelis makes a Pythagoras cup
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_different_thingsVagelis makes many different things
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_different_things_1Vagelis makes many different things
  • 2008_04_21_The_potter_Vagelis_make_different_things_2Vagelis makes many different things
  • 3-versionsW3-versions