Terracotta skyphos (deep drinking cup) 520 BC

This terracotta skyphos, a deep drinking cup, was created by the Athenian potter Psiax in 520 BC. It features a black-figure style decoration depicting a scene of athletes engaged in a wrestling match, a common theme in ancient Greek art. The black figures are rendered against a red slip background, a technique known as black-figure pottery. This skyphos, currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of the skilled craftsmanship and artistic expression of ancient Greek pottery.