Terracotta kylix: lip-cup (drinking cup) 550 BC

This terracotta kylix, a type of drinking cup, was created by the Athenian potter Epitimos in 550 BC. The kylix features a distinctive black-figure style, with figures painted in black against an orange-red background. The cup's design is notable for its depiction of a seated bearded figure, likely a god or hero, adorned with a crown. This kylix, with its elegant form and exquisite decoration, provides valuable insight into ancient Greek drinking customs and artistic practices. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.