Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This fragment of a terracotta kylix (drinking cup) is a remnant of ancient Greek artistry, attributed to the renowned potter Douris and dated to 530 BC. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this fragment showcases the intricate black-figure technique common to Athenian pottery of the period, depicting a geometric pattern of parallel lines and bands against a reddish-brown clay background. These fragments provide valuable insight into the artistic practices and aesthetics of ancient Greece, as well as the daily life of its people who used such vessels for their rituals and meals.