Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This is a fragment of a terracotta kylix, a type of drinking cup, dating back to 530 BC. The fragment depicts a figure, likely a woman, dressed in a long robe and holding a bowl. The detail of the figure's drapery and the meandering fret pattern that adorns the cup suggest a work by the Athenian potter Makron, who is known for his elegant and refined style. This piece, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a valuable glimpse into ancient Greek pottery and the art of drinking.