Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

These are terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup), dating back to 530 BC. They were created by the Greek potter Makron, showcasing a black-figure style, a common technique during the Archaic period of Greek pottery. The fragments, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provide a glimpse into the artistry and craft of ancient Greek pottery, offering a chance to study decorative patterns and techniques. The black-figure style, where figures are painted in black silhouette against a red background, was a predecessor to the red-figure style that emerged later in the 6th century BC.