Terracotta kyathos (cup-shaped ladle) 530 BC

This terracotta kyathos, a type of cup-shaped ladle, dates back to 530 BC and is attributed to the Group of Berlin 2095. The black-figure painting on this kyathos depicts a female figure, possibly a goddess, adorned in a patterned garment, standing within a decorative frame. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the artistic traditions of ancient Greece, demonstrating the skill and aesthetic sensibilities of the period. The intricate design and the use of black-figure painting technique are characteristic of the 6th century BC, highlighting the flourishing of Greek pottery during that era.