Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This fragment of a kylix, or drinking cup, was created by the Athenian potter Makron around 530 BC. The black-figure style, a hallmark of early Greek pottery, depicts a woman in profile, her head tilted in a pensive gesture. The use of black slip for the figures against the terracotta background is a defining characteristic of this period. The fragment offers a glimpse into the artistic techniques and social practices of Ancient Greece.