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

This fragment of a kylix, a type of drinking cup, was created in 530 BC by the Athenian potter Apollodoros. It depicts a woman playing the aulos, a type of double-reed pipe, in black-figure style, a technique common in ancient Greek pottery. The fragment provides a glimpse into ancient Greek music and entertainment, offering a visual representation of a common musical instrument and performance practice in the 6th century BC. The black-figure technique, using black slip on a red clay background, is a hallmark of Athenian pottery from this period and is considered a precursor to the later red-figure style.