Two Fragments of a Terracotta Skyphos (deep Drinking Cup) 400 BC

This ancient Greek skyphos, dating back to 400 BC, is a fragmented example of black-figure pottery, a style of pottery that originated in the late 7th century BC. The black-figure technique involved painting figures with a black slip on a clay background, often with details added in a reddish-brown slip. The skyphos, a deep drinking cup, is decorated with a scene of a man and a woman, possibly a mythological figure, and geometric patterns in a palmette design. Although fragmented, the skyphos provides insight into the artistic practices of the time, revealing the skill and artistry of ancient Greek potters.