Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This fragment of a terracotta kylix, a type of drinking cup, is a significant example of ancient Greek pottery. Created by the renowned artist Apollodoros around 530 BC, the fragment depicts a figure in black-figure style. The use of black glaze on a red clay background, with fine details incised into the black, is characteristic of this technique. This fragment, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient Greek pottery.