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

This fragment of a black-figure kylix (drinking cup) is a remnant of a larger vessel created by the Athenian potter Makron around 530 BC. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the black-figure technique, which was a dominant style of vase painting in ancient Greece. The black figures are painted on a reddish-brown clay background, with details incised into the black glaze. This fragment depicts a scene featuring a human figure, likely a god or hero, interacting with a boar. Such motifs were popular in ancient Greek art and often alluded to myths and legends, offering a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the time.