Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This fragment of a kylix, a type of drinking cup, was created in 530 BC by the Athenian potter Apollodoros. It is a fine example of black-figure pottery, a style of Greek vase painting characterized by the use of black glaze to create figures against a red clay background. The fragment depicts a scene from Greek mythology. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artistry of ancient Greek pottery.