Terracotta rim fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This terracotta rim fragment, dated to 530 BC, is a piece of a kylix, a type of drinking cup used in ancient Greece. It's decorated in the black-figure style, which was a popular technique for decorating pottery during the Archaic period in Greek art. Attributed to the Athenian potter Makron, this fragment showcases the characteristic black slip and painted red-brown details that defined black-figure pottery. This type of pottery was widely used for both ceremonial and everyday purposes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this intriguing piece, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic expression of ancient Greece.