Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This fragment of a kylix, a type of drinking cup, is a fine example of Black-figure pottery from ancient Greece. Dated to 530 BC and attributed to the artist Makron, the fragment depicts a male figure in the black-figure style, which involves painting figures in black silhouette on a red clay background. The figure is shown in profile, wearing a cloak and holding a staff. This piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of ancient Greek potters.