Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) was created around 530 BC by the Athenian potter Apollodoros. The black-figure painting depicts a scene with a figure in profile, likely a god or hero. The use of black-figure technique, in which the figures are painted in black slip on a red clay background, was a popular style in ancient Greek vase painting. This fragment, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the artistic skill and the cultural significance of ancient Greek pottery.