Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This fragment of a kylix, a type of drinking cup, is an example of Ancient Greek black-figure pottery made by the Athenian artist Makron in 530 BC. The piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases the typical black-figure technique with dark figures painted on a red clay background. Despite its fragmented state, the fragment reveals intricate details of the original design, likely featuring a scene from Greek mythology or daily life. The use of black-figure technique was widespread in Ancient Greece during the 6th and 5th centuries BC, highlighting the era's rich artistic and cultural expression.