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

This is a terracotta rim fragment of a kylix (drinking cup), dating back to 530 BC. It was painted by the Athenian artist Hermonax, and depicts a scene of two figures likely engaging in a playful interaction. The black-figure style of painting is evident, with figures drawn in black on a red background. The fragment is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offering viewers a glimpse into the artistic traditions of ancient Greece.