Terracotta fragment of a skyphos (deep drinking cup)? 530 BC

This is a terracotta fragment of a skyphos (a deep drinking cup) created by the Athenian artist Makron in 530 BC. It is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The fragment showcases black-figure painting, a technique that was widely used in ancient Greek pottery. The image depicts a figure, possibly a god or a hero, in a striking silhouette against a red clay background, making it a notable piece of ancient Greek art.