Fragment of a terracotta kylix: eye-cup (drinking cup) 520 BC

This fragment of a terracotta kylix, a type of drinking cup, from 520 BC depicts a figure in black-figure style, a technique popular in Ancient Greece. The piece displays the characteristic use of black glaze for figures and details, against a reddish-brown clay background. Though the artist is unknown, this fragment, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the artistic traditions of the time. The fragmented state of the object adds a layer of intrigue, leaving viewers to imagine the original composition.