Fragments of a terracotta kylix (drinking cup) 515 BC

This artwork, Fragments of a terracotta kylix (drinking cup) from 515 BC, is a fragment of a larger artwork by the renowned Athenian painter, Euthymides. Euthymides was known for his black-figure style, a technique that characterized Athenian pottery during the Archaic period. The fragments were likely part of a larger kylix, which would have featured black figures on a reddish-orange clay ground. The kylix was a type of drinking cup commonly used in ancient Greece, often used for social occasions and symposia. The fragmented nature of the piece allows us to glimpse a moment in time, and the black-figure technique highlights Euthymides' mastery of line and composition.