Fragment of a terracotta kylix: band-cup (drinking cup) 550 BC

This fragment of a terracotta kylix, a type of drinking cup used in ancient Greece, dates back to 550 BC. The black-figure painting depicts a scene likely from a larger narrative, featuring a figure holding a spear and standing beside a horse. The fragment’s design is typical of the black-figure style, which involved painting figures in black silhouette on a reddish-brown clay background. This fragment offers a glimpse into the decorative and functional art of the ancient Greek world.