Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This is a fragment of a terracotta kylix, a type of drinking cup, made in 530 BC. The black glaze and the red clay, a combination characteristic of Greek pottery, are still visible on the fragments. The kylix was a common item in Ancient Greece, used for drinking wine at symposia and other social gatherings. This particular fragment is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.