--- product_id: 33707545 title: "Pythagorean Cup or Pythagoras Cup or Greedy Cup - Tantalus Cup" price: "8 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/33707545-pythagorean-cup-or-pythagoras-cup-or-greedy-cup-tantalus-cup store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Hand Wash Only Ceramic Material 8.64 oz Weight Pythagorean Cup or Pythagoras Cup or Greedy Cup - Tantalus Cup **Price:** 8 zł **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🍷 Sip Smart, Live Greedily! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pythagorean Cup or Pythagoras Cup or Greedy Cup - Tantalus Cup - **How much does it cost?** 8 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/33707545-pythagorean-cup-or-pythagoras-cup-or-greedy-cup-tantalus-cup) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **🎁 Ideal Gift Choice:** A conversation starter for any occasion! - • **🎨 Unique Floral Design:** Elevate your table setting with a modern twist! - • **🌍 Perfect Greek Souvenir:** Bring a piece of Greece into your home. - • **🍷 Greedy Cup Functionality:** Experience the thrill of drinking without overindulging! - • **🛡️ Durable Ceramic Build:** Crafted to withstand the test of time and spills. ## Overview The Pythagorean Cup, also known as the Greedy Cup or Tantalus Cup, is a modern ceramic masterpiece designed to limit your drinking. With its unique floral pattern and lightweight design, this cup is not just a functional item but a stylish addition to your collection. Perfect for those who appreciate Greek culture and want to impress their guests! ## Description Pythagorean cup or Pythagoras cup or Greedy Cup - Tantalus cup. (Greek Handmade SOUVENIR) Pythagorean cup (also known as a Pythagoras cup, a Greedy Cup or a Tantalus cup) is a form of drinking cup which forces its user to imbibe only in moderation. Credited to Pythagoras of Samos, it allows the user to fill the cup with wine up to a certain level. If the user fills the cup only up to that level he may enjoy his drink in peace. If he exhibits gluttony, however, the cup spills its contents out the bottom (the intention being: onto the lap of the immodest drinker). Form and function A Pythagorean cup looks like a normal drinking cup, except that the bowl has a central column in it – giving it a shape like a Bundt pan in the center of the cup. The central column of the bowl is positioned directly over the stem of the cup and over the hole at the bottom of the stem. A small, open pipe runs from this hole almost to the top of the central column, where there is an open chamber. The chamber is connected by a second pipe to the bottom of the central column, where a hole in the column exposes the pipe to (the contents of) the bowl of the cup. When the cup is filled, liquid rises through the second pipe up to the chamber at the top of the central column, following Pascal's principle of communicating vessels. As long as the level of the liquid does not rise beyond the level of the chamber, the cup functions as normal. If the level rises further however, the liquid spills through the chamber into the first pipe and out the bottom. Hydrostatic pressure then creates a siphon through the central column causing the entire contents of the cup to be emptied through the hole at the bottom of the stem. It is also sold in some toy stores as a practical joke gift. Features: Cup of Pythagoras Material: Ceramic (Hand made in greece) Height: 10 cm Package includes: 1 Cup (Note: The colors and designs shipped randomly. Please indicate if you have a preference in color.) ## Features - Pythagorean - Pythagoras - Greedy Cup - Tantalus cup - Greek SOUVENIR ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Material Type | Ceramic | | Item Weight | 8.64 ounces | | Number of Items | 1 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Shape | Round | | Pattern | Floral | | Style Name | Modern | ## Product Details - **Style:** Modern - **Shape:** Round - **Pattern:** Floral - **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash Only - **Age Range (Description):** Adult ## Images ![Pythagorean Cup or Pythagoras Cup or Greedy Cup - Tantalus Cup - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518xz6MmwdL.jpg) ![Pythagorean Cup or Pythagoras Cup or Greedy Cup - Tantalus Cup - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XbdZGEXrL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it work?** A: Yes. Much better crafted than the ones I bought in Greece. **Q: Can i drink hot tea out of this?** A: I suppose you could....if you kept liquid below the line, but why would one want to use a decorative, instructional cup for hot beverages? ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Proof that Science is an Art *by A***T on August 26, 2016* Beautiful cup. The science that makes it possible is so impressive! Great gift for a science nerd. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Disappointed. Good decorative piece but not for a practical ... *by W***L on December 15, 2015* This does NOT work properly. Disappointed. Good decorative piece but not for a practical demonstration of it's use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Novelty. Science cup. *by S***S on December 25, 2018* Good quality. Beautiful. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/33707545-pythagorean-cup-or-pythagoras-cup-or-greedy-cup-tantalus-cup](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/33707545-pythagorean-cup-or-pythagoras-cup-or-greedy-cup-tantalus-cup) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*