Terracotta kylix: Komast cup (drinking cup) 580 BC

This 580 BC terracotta kylix, or drinking cup, depicts three figures engaged in a lively scene, likely a komos, a celebratory procession often involving dancing and drinking. The figures, painted in black-figure style on an orange background, are adorned with distinctive features and are shown in active poses, capturing the joyous atmosphere of ancient Greek festivities. This kylix, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a valuable glimpse into the social rituals and artistic expressions of the Archaic period in Greece.