Terracotta kylix (drinking cup) 520 BC

This black-figure terracotta kylix (drinking cup), created by the Athenian potter Psiax in 520 BC, is a prime example of ancient Greek pottery. Featuring a winged horse (Pegasus) in the center surrounded by stylized floral motifs, the red-figure decoration on a black background is characteristic of the time. The kylix, with its two handles, was a common drinking vessel in ancient Greece and would have been used for symposia, social gatherings where drinking wine and discussing philosophy were key elements. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.